Mini Bus Driver

Aspire People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency in Birmingham is seeking a qualified Mini Bus Driver. The role involves safely driving school minibuses, ensuring the welfare of children, and maintaining vehicle standards. Candidates must hold a full licence and a D1 Licence and be willing to work temporarily during specified hours. The position emphasizes a commitment to safety and child welfare, with necessary checks for candidates.

Qualifications

• Full licence and a D1 Licence.
• Willing to work on a temporary basis.
• Must provide right-to-work documents and a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Drive the school minibuses safely.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of the children.
• Conduct vehicle checks and basic maintenance.

Skills

Safe driving

Child safety awareness

Job description

Are you a fully qualified Driver with a D1 Licence? It is NECESSARY that applicants have a full licence and a D1 Licence. You MUST BE willing to work on a TEMPORARY basis and between the hours of 7.30-8.45 MONDAY TO THURSDAY and 7.30-8.45 and 13:00-16:00 on FRIDAY.

As a Mini Bus Driver your day to day responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Drive the school minibuses in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ensure the safety, comfort and welfare of the children on the minibus.
• Carry out daily and weekly vehicle checks and carry out basic maintenance.
• Report any vehicle defects, faults, incidents and accidents.
• Be responsible for the cleanliness of vehicles, inside and out and ensure the vehicle is in a clean and roadworthy condition before and after use.
• Refuel vehicles as required.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle usage.
• Maintain accurate records of the children using the service each day.
• Maintain and help to promote a good school image while driving the minibus.
• Work within health and safety guidelines and other guidelines that may be issued from time to time.
• Plan alternative road routes to and from school when necessary and keep parents informed of any changes.
• Attend relevant training courses as identified and agreed, including Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS) training.

Requirements

• Full licence and a D1 Licence.
• Must be willing to work on a temporary basis during the specified hours.
• Full registration with Aspire People, including providing right‑to‑work documents and obtaining an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS check (cost £56, unless already registered on the update service).

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.