Minibus/Bus Driver (MOR12310) - MOR12310

Moray Council; Rothes; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Moray Council is seeking a Minibus/Bus Driver to provide Safe transport for school pupils and vulnerable passengers across Moray. The role includes operating within D1 licence limits, delivering community and hospital transfers, and ensuring safety and customer care on every journey.

The successful candidate will join a regulated role requiring PVG scheme updates, work flexibly, and maintain vehicle and passenger safety while using on-vehicle ticket systems and route software.

Qualifications

• Must hold category D1 driving licence entitlement.
• PVG scheme membership or update check is required before offer.
• Ability to work as part of a team and meet service deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable to service needs.
• Ability to operate IT platforms and ticketing systems.

Responsibilities

• Transport school pupils safely to and from school.
• Ensure pupil safety during boarding/alighting and maintain discipline.
• Transport Disabled, Elderly and Vulnerable adults to community centres or hospital transfers.
• Assist wheelchair passengers and secure mobility aids during travel.
• Drive all Moray Council vehicles within licence parameters and report incidents.
• Complete vehicle checks and maintain paperwork and defect reporting.
• Attend planned training and operate ticketing software to access runsheets.

Skills

D1 driving licence

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexible/adaptable

Communication with pupils/public

Safety awareness

IT platforms usage

Tools

Ticket machines systems

Dial-a-Bus software

Job description

Minibus/Bus Driver (MOR12310) - MOR12310

To legally and safely undertake driving duties associated with category D1 driving licence restrictions (Maximum passenger carriage 16 pax), to provide essential education, Community, Demand Response and Fixed route services including Non-emergency hospital patient transfers throughout Moray.

Deliver service obligations which meet awarded Contract terms and conditions. Operate to standards as directed by PTU Public Transport Officer and Coordinator. Provide excellent customer service, taking into consideration mobility, health and social isolation issues.

Requirements

Transport school pupils safely to and from school.

Maintaining good standards of discipline whilst pupils are on board, alighting or disembarking the vehicle ensuring pupils are safe and comfortable.

Transport of Disabled , Elderly and Vulnerable adults safely to and from Community group Centres, Demand response or fixed route Services. Assist non-emergency patients from hospital discharge point to destination which requires a degree of patient assistance returning home.

Ensure wheelchairs , walking aids and other passenger items are stowed and secured safely ensuring all passengers are given support and assistance if requested. Manual movement and handling of passengers in wheelchairs using the correct restraints to secure wheelchairs whilst being transported.

Drive all vehicle types within licence parameters that are owned , managed and operated on behalf of the Moray Council in a safe and courteous manner. Report all accidents or incidents as directed in service policy to your Line Manager.

Understand and operate all equipment fitted to the vehicle competently. Conduct routine vehicle and equipment daily walk round checks and complete defect reporting as directed in service policy and procedures. To accurately complete all paperwork and documentation associated with service vehicles.

Attend regular planned training events in accordance with legal and service need requirements.

Operate IT platforms to enable the use of on vehicle ticket machines systems or dial a bus software to access Runsheet’s and prepare routes.

The Individual

Ability to complete driver walk round safety checks on vehicles.

Driving licence with category D1 entitlement.

Able to work on own initiative and to deadlines.

Maintaining Vehicle cleanliness and equipment checks.

Ability to complete vehicle logsheets and other vehicle documentation.

Ability to work as part of a team.

The ability to work unsupervised and be able to carry out physical duties including assisting wheelchair passengers.

Flexible and adaptable.

Ability to communicate with school pupils client groups, and members of the general public.

Caring , Friendly and Courteous manner

Ability to undertake routine vehicle cleaning.

Ability to assist clients when boarding and alighting the vehicle, including wheelchair passengers.

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service.

This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.

Closing Date: 6 November 2026

Week 1 - 0730 – 1030

Week 2 – 1430 – 2030

Hourly Rate £14.27

For further information please contact Charlie Shaw 01343 563798