Mini Bus Driver D1

Driver Hire Edinburgh West; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Edinburgh West is currently looking for caring and dependable Minibus Drivers to support a local transport provider with ad hoc work throughout the summer. This is a rewarding role helping older passengers travel safely to and from local day centres, contributing to their independence, wellbeing, and connection with the local community.

Typical shifts are morning 8:00–10:00 and afternoon 14:00–16:00, with ad hoc hours Monday to Friday and about 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and people skills are essential.
• A patient and compassionate approach is required.
• Maintain strict safety and accessibility for elderly passengers.
• No disqualifying endorsements on your licence (CD/DD/DR/IN).

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers between homes and day centres.
• Provide a friendly, respectful, and supportive service.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Keep the minibus clean, safe and roadworthy.

Skills

Communication skills

People skills

Patient and compassionate

No endorsements (CD, DD, DR, IN)

Education

Category D1 licence (no 101 restriction)

Tools

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

PVG Disclosure

Job description

Minibus Driver - Flexible Summer Work

Bathgate

£13.50 per hour

Approx. 20 hours per week (Monday-Friday, flexible/ad hoc)

Driver Hire Edinburgh West is currently looking for caring and dependable Minibus Drivers to support a local transport provider with ad hoc work throughout the summer.

This is a rewarding role helping older passengers travel safely to and from local day centres, contributing to their independence, wellbeing, and connection with the local community.

The Role

• Safely transport passengers between their homes and local day centres
• Provide a friendly, respectful, and supportive service
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report any defects or concerns
• Keep the minibus clean, safe, and roadworthy

Working Hours

• Ad hoc summer work (hours are not guaranteed)
• Monday to Friday availability preferred

Typical shift times:

• Morning: approx. 8:00am-10:00am
• Afternoon: approx. 2:00pm-4:00pm
• Hours may vary depending on service requirements

What You'll Need

• Category D1 licence (no 101 restriction)
• Valid Driver CPC
• Digital Tachograph Card
• PVG Disclosure dated within the last 3 years
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Patient, professional, and compassionate approach
• Maximum of 6 penalty points (minor offences only)
• No CD, DD, DR, or IN endorsements