Mini Bus Driver, Darlington

Berry Recruitment Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry Recruitment in Darlington is seeking a dedicated School Minibus Driver to transport students between home and school in the local area, operating a 16-seater minibus. Morning and afternoon shifts are required, with a total of 15 hours per week and pay at £15.50 per hour.

Applicants must hold a Category D1/D licence, have Enhanced DBS clearance (Update Service preferred) and prior minibus experience. Knowledge of Darlington is beneficial and reliability is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service.
• Good knowledge of Darlington and the surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Collect students from designated pick-up locations within an 8-mile radius and transport them to school.
• Transport students from school to their designated home drop-off locations.
• Drive a 16-seater minibus safely and professionally.

Skills

Good communication

Safeguarding awareness

Punctuality

Professional conduct

Tools

Minibus driving experience

Job description

Location: Darlington
Date: ASAP - Ongoing basis
Pay Rate: £15.50 per hour
Hours: 7:30am until 9am & 3pm until 4.30pm
Total Hours: 3 hours per day, Monday to Friday, 15 hours total per week.

Job Description

Berry Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced and reliable School Minibus Driver to work alongside one of our schools in Darlington.

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–9:00am

7:30am–9:00am: Collect students from designated pick-up locations within an 8-mile radius of the school and transport them to school.

Afternoon Shift: 3:00pm–4:30pm

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

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.

Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service.

Good knowledge of Darlington 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.