Mini Bus Driver

The Methodist Church in Britain; Havant; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The College is seeking a driver to operate the minibus fleet, transporting students and staff to scheduled trips and supporting campus teams as needed. The role requires a D1 endorsement or willingness to train, and MIDAS qualification.

Working 37 hours a week across 36 weeks with occasional evening overtime for events; involves vehicle checks, logging mileage, reporting defects, and keeping vehicles clean and roadworthy. Experience in educational settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Maths and English to GCSE Grade C, or willingness to undertake
• MIDAS qualification

Responsibilities

• Drive college minibuses to schedules set by the Educational Visit Co-ordinators
• Transport students and staff safely
• Carry out vehicle checks and report defects immediately
• Keep minibuses clean inside and out and roadworthy
• Maintain vehicle log sheets, mileage logs and check sheets
• Support campus teams with customer-focused service aligned to college aims
• Work overtime to cover the driving schedule, including open and awards evenings

Job description

A driving post on the minibus fleet at Havant and South Downs College, moving students and staff while also supporting campus teams when needed. The work centres on scheduled trips set by the Educational Visit Co-ordinators, with vehicle checks, cleaning and records kept up to date. The role is 37 hours a week across 36 weeks and includes occasional evening overtime for open and awards events. Applicants need a D1 endorsement or willingness to train, plus MIDAS qualification and experience in an educational setting.

What the job involves

• Drive college minibuses to schedules set by the Educational Visit Co-ordinators
• Transport students and staff safely
• Carry out vehicle checks and report defects immediately
• Keep minibuses clean inside and out and roadworthy
• Maintain vehicle log sheets, mileage logs and check sheets
• Support campus teams with customer-focused service aligned to college aims
• Work overtime to cover the driving schedule, including open and awards evenings

Qualifications

• Maths and English to GCSE Grade C, or willingness to undertake
• MIDAS qualification

Registration & licences

• D1 licence endorsement, or willingness to take a training course

Experience

• Experience of working with vehicles in an educational environment

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Other

• Comfortable working flexibly, including occasional evenings