Minibus Driver

St Philips Care; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local transport service is seeking a Minibus Driver to ensure the safe and timely transportation of children. Responsibilities include conducting safety checks, maintaining the vehicle's roadworthiness, and reporting to the Transport Manager daily. The ideal candidate should hold a clean D1 driving licence, be over 21 years old, and reside locally. Competitive remuneration is offered.

Qualifications

• Category D1 on a clean driving licence.
• Over 21 years of age.
• Live in the area.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all children using the school bus.
• Drive in a safe manner, observing all aspects of the Highway Code.
• Report any problems on a daily basis to the Transport Manager.

Job description

Position: MINIBUS DRIVER

Responsible to: Transport Manager

Role: To ensure the smooth running of the school transport service whilst transporting children to and from school and on school trips/visits.

Responsibilities

• Safety of all children using the school bus and carrying out safety checks and cleaning of the school bus to ensure it remains roadworthy and in good running order.
• Ensure each child is picked up and dropped off at the designated stop at the correct time and in a safe manner.
• Ensure no child is left at a stop alone or unaccompanied by another pupil or adult.
• Ensure all passengers are properly seated and wearing their seatbelts at all times.
• Ensure the Code of Conduct for pupils travelling on the School Transport System is observed at all times and failure to do so is reported immediately to the headmistress (no eating or drinking on the bus and no playing of loud music).
• Drive in a safe manner, observing all aspects of the Highway Code.
• Liaise with the Transport Manager to familiarise yourself with school bus routes and timetables and to ensure these are strictly adhered to.
• Report any problems on a daily basis to the Transport Manager and ensure that any changes that may arise/occur are dealt with promptly to ensure all children are transported safely.
• Carry out all minor road safety checks daily.
• Ensure any faults are reported to the Transport Manager and that repair/maintenance is carried out upon authorisation from the Transport Manager.
• Ensure the vehicle is kept clean and roadworthy at all times.
• Complete first aid training.

Further Duties

• Carry out any additional task deemed reasonable by the Transport Manager.

Person Specification

• Category D1 on a clean driving licence.
• Over 21 years of age.
• Live in the area.