Minibus Driver

Isle of Man Government; Douglas; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave + 10 public HOLs

Pensions: Unified Scheme 2011 or DC

Gym and pools discounts

Learning & development facility access

Staff Welfare Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme after first year

Free on-site car parking

Job summary

Isle of Man Public Service is seeking a Minibus Driver for Bus Vannin on a term-time basis. You will transport passengers across the island, delivering safe, welcoming journeys in collaboration with school and public service staff.

The role emphasizes a people‑first approach, building trusted relationships and supporting education, healthcare and community mobility while adhering to the academic calendar and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive minibus for public service transport, ensuring safety and reliability of journeys.
• Support education, healthcare and community needs by providing dependable travel.

Job description

About the role

Looking for a driving role where you support people, communities and vital public services?

As a Minibus Driver with Bus Vannin, you’ll be part of a service that keeps people connected to education, healthcare and their communities. You’ll deliver essential transport on behalf of government departments and local bus services, supporting a wide range of passengers across the island and ensuring every journey is safe, reliable and welcoming.

You’ll drive with care and professionalism, creating a calm and supportive environment where passengers feel comfortable and valued. Whether you’re offering reassurance during the journey or working alongside teachers, care workers and hospital staff, you’ll build trusted relationships and make travel a positive experience. Your people‑first approach helps Bus Vannin provide a service that genuinely makes a difference every day.

Please note: This is a term-time-only position and follows the school academic calendar.

A workplace that invests in you

• A competitive salary.
• You will enjoy generous annual leave entitlement along with 10 Public Holidays.
• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
• Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
• Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
• Free on-site car parking.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at [e-mail].