Mini Bus Driver

Berry Recruitment Group; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 106,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry Recruitment are seeking an experienced School Minibus Driver to provide one-day cover at a local school in Bishop Auckland on Wednesday 21st October 2026. The role involves transporting students safely between homes and school in a 16-seater minibus.

The shift pattern is morning 7:30am–9:30am and afternoon 1:30pm–4:30pm, totaling 5 hours. Pay is £15.50 per hour (£77.50 gross) paid PAYE. Applicants must hold the appropriate category on their UK driving licence and DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence with Category D1/D entitlement.
• Enhanced DBS clearance suitable for working with children.
• Minibus or passenger transport driving experience.
• Reliable, punctual and professional approach.
• Good communication and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Availability for both shifts on Wednesday 21st October.

Responsibilities

• Morning shift: collect students from designated pick-up locations and transport to school.
• Afternoon shift: collect students from off-site establishments and drop off home.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Good communication

Safeguarding aware

Job description

School Minibus Driver - One Day Cover

Location: Bishop Auckland, DL14
Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026
Pay Rate: £15.50 per hour
Hours: 7:30am-9:30am and 1:30pm-4:30pm
Total Hours: 5 hours - £77.50 gross, paid PAYE.

Job Description

Berry Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced and reliable School Minibus Driver to provide one day's cover at a school in Bishop Auckland on Wednesday 21st October 2026.

The successful candidate will be responsible for safely transporting students between their homes, school and other local educational establishments, driving a 16-seater minibus.

Duties and Responsibilities

Morning Shift: 7:30am-9:30am

• 7:30am-8:30am: Collect students from designated pick-up locations within an 8-mile radius of the school and transport them to school.

• 8:30am-9:30am: Transport students attending off-site provision to 2-3 local schools before returning the minibus to the main school.

Afternoon Shift: 1:30pm-4:30pm

• 1:30pm-2:30pm: Collect students from off-site educational establishments.

• 3:00pm-4:30pm: Transport students from school to their designated home drop-off locations.

Essential Requirements

• Valid UK driving licence with Category D1 or D entitlement appropriate to the vehicle and its operation.

• Enhanced DBS clearance appropriate for working with children, including a children's barred list check where applicable.

• Previous minibus or passenger transport driving experience.

• Reliable, punctual and professional approach.

• Good communication skills and an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

• Availability for both the morning and afternoon shifts on Wednesday 21st October.

Desirable

• Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service.

• Previous experience transporting schoolchildren.

• Good knowledge of Bishop Auckland and the surrounding areas.

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.