Mini Bus Driver - Part Time

eTeach UK Limited; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 7,300 - 9,900; Part time

Job summary

eTeach UK Limited is seeking a Minibus Driver to join our transport team. You will drive school and contract vehicles including minibuses and cars on routes and duties defined in daily schedules, with emphasis on safety and safeguarding of service users.

The role is part-time, hours to be discussed at interview. You will undertake daily vehicle checks, assist with route planning, and ensure compliance with Driver Hours regulations. DBS-enhanced checks apply, and safeguarding is a priority.

Qualifications

• Duties include driving minibuses and cars on defined routes.
• Must perform daily checks and report defects.
• Safeguard and transport service users, including children.

Responsibilities

• Drive allocated vehicles on scheduled routes safely.
• Record daily checks and report defects.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and configure seating as required.
• Ensure compliance with hours regulations and road laws.
• Provide cover for other drivers and assist in route planning.

Job description

Post Title: Minibus DriverThe post will be: Pay: NJC Scale 3 Point 3-6 £24,796-£25,989 Actual: £8,597 (15 hours a week)This is a part time post, hours to be discussed at interviewApply by: 1st November 2026

About us and the role

To drive a range of school and contract vehicles (as necessary) including minibuses & cars on routes and duties defined in daily schedules. Duties may include carrying internal or external clients/service users, deliveries and towing depending on the daily schedule, category of licence held and vehicle allocated. Service users will include children, some of whom may have mental and/or physical disabilities and/or behavioural problems.

General Duties

• To drive the allocated vehicle on and only on the specified route to the time schedule set, safely and diligently, having care for service users, colleagues, other road users and the vehicle.
• To undertake and record specified daily checks, defect reporting and minor maintenance of vehicles, including checking serviceability of tail lifts and other specialist equipment, replenishment of fuel, oils and water, and tyre pressure checks, carrying out all necessary tasks to facilitate the safe and legal use of any vehicle operated.
• To maintain the external cleanliness of the vehicle as required, and ensure the interior is kept in a clean and tidy condition as far as possible which may include sweeping and cleaning of the interior.
• To prepare passenger vehicles as appropriate ensuring they are correctly configured for the type of duties to be undertaken including the correct number and type of adult seats, child seats, harnesses, clamps, and other necessary equipment.
• To drive vehicles in a way that ensures that driving times accord with road traffic regulations and all other appropriate legislation (where necessary paying particular attention to compliance with Domestic or EU Driver Hours regulations, commercial vehicle speed limits and the prevention of overloading).
• To ensure that all passengers are transported safely and with due care.
• To provide cover for other Drivers as appropriate.
• To assist in route planning as required.

“We Will Work it Out”

This post is subject to an enhanced from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date.