Minibus Driver

Herts Resourcing Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 2,900; Part time

Job summary

Herts Resourcing Group, in partnership with Hertford Regional College, is seeking a responsible Minibus Driver to support safe student transport to offsite sporting fixtures. The role is an ongoing temporary contract offering roughly 10–15 hours per month at £16.38 per hour, based at Broxbourne Campus with additional offsite work.

The ideal candidate will hold a clean licence (D1) with relevant driving experience, be reliable, and able to conduct vehicle safety checks.

Qualifications

• Good geographical knowledge of the local area.
• Ability to undertake daily vehicle safety checks.
• Calm, responsible and professional approach to driving.
• Strong time management and reliability.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures in an education setting.

Responsibilities

• Safely transporting College students to and from away fixtures.
• Ensuring learner safety while in transit.
• Conducting pre- and post-journey vehicle safety checks.
• Keeping the minibus clean, secure and roadworthy.
• Reporting defects or incidents promptly per procedures.
• Following safeguarding and driver conduct policies.
• Liaising with staff during journeys and events.

Skills

Geographical knowledge

Vehicle safety checks

Reliability

Time management

Safeguarding procedures

Professional driving

Job description

Minibus Driver – Ongoing Temporary Contract – 10 to 15 hours per month – Broxbourne Campus and Offsite – £16.38 per hour

Herts Resourcing Group is working in partnership with Hertford Regional College to recruit a responsible and reliable Minibus Driver to support the safe transportation of learners to scheduled away sporting fixtures.

About HRC

HRC are a vibrant, dynamic further education college, recently graded a Good College by Ofsted, with students across two campuses, with ambitious growth and development targets. HRC put people first – students, staff, the organisations that they partner with, and the local communities that they serve. The HRC goal is to create a supportive environment for all staff in which they can develop their skills, progress their career and make a real difference in their local community. HRC ethos is evident in everything that they do and are always looking for new colleagues who share the HRC vision and values. As part of the HRC team, you will benefit from fantastic on-site facilities, exciting opportunities for career progression and relevant training opportunities to help you gain the additional skills that you need to reach your full potential.

About The Role

This role plays an important part in supporting student enrichment activities and ensuring learners can safely participate in off-site sporting events.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transporting College students to and from football away fixtures, in accordance with road traffic law and College procedures
• Ensuring the safety and welfare of learners at all times while in transit
• Conducting and recording pre- and post-journey vehicle safety checks
• Ensuring the minibus is kept clean, secure and roadworthy
• Reporting any defects, incidents or concerns promptly in line with College procedures
• Adhering to College safeguarding, health and safety, and driver conduct policies
• Driving in a professional, courteous manner, representing Hertford Regional College positively at all times
• Following planned routes and schedules, with flexibility where required due to traffic or venue changes
• Liaising appropriately with College staff during journeys and at venues

Training & Compliance

• A Herts Certificate of Competence for minibus driving must be completed before any learners can be carried.
• This training will be arranged by the College, in liaison with the successful candidate.

Hours: Approximately 10-15 hours per month

Pattern: Driving College students to Football Away Matches

Frequency: Around 2 sessions per month

Contract Period: September 2026 to March 2027 and possibly beyond

About You

This role is ideal for someone seeking occasional, planned hours during the academic year.

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:

• Good geographical knowledge of the local area
• Competence in undertaking daily vehicle safety checks and basic vehicle maintenance
• A calm, responsible and professional approach to driving
• Strong time management and reliability
• An understanding of, or willingness to follow, safeguarding procedures within an educational environment

Age & Driving Experience (Essential)

Drivers of minibuses must, by law, be over 21 years of age. However, due to College insurance requirements, applicants must:

• Be a minimum of 25 years of age, and
• Have at least 2 years' driving experience

Only applicants who meet these criteria can be considered.

Licence Requirements (Essential)

Applicants must:

• Hold a current, clean and valid driving licence, with either:
• D1 unrestricted, or
• D1 restricted (car licence obtained prior to 01 January 1997)

Want to make a difference and help influence the future of HRC's students by providing them with an exceptional learning experience?

• In person ID and Proof of Address verification appointment at Ware/Broxbourne Campus
• Enhanced DBS application - administrated by HRG but at a cost of £65.20 (unless you already hold an enhanced DBS on the update service)
• 2 years of professional/character references taken and verified
• Several Online Training Modules to complete as stipulated by HRC