Minibus Driver

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Salary sacrifice

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council in Harrogate is seeking a caring, flexible transport driver to assist passengers with mobility needs. You will drive minibuses and other vehicles, ensuring safe journeys and proper use of safety Equipment, with full training provided.

The role emphasizes strong communication with school staff, carers and colleagues, offering a comprehensive benefits package and local government pension. Term-time considerations applied where relevant.

Qualifications

• D1 or D1 (101) entitlement on your driving licence is an essential requirement.
• Experience driving minibus type vehicles or in a similar role is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills to connect with staff, parents, carers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Drive accessible and non-accessible minibuses and other vehicles; undertake minor vehicle repairs as needed.
• Ensure all passengers board, travel, and alight safely and that safety equipment is used correctly (training provided).
• Communicate effectively with school/centre staff, parents, carers and colleagues to coordinate transport.

Skills

Driving

Communication

Job description

Are you the kind of person who naturally looks out for others and loves working as part of a community?

Across North Yorkshire, our Integrated Passenger Transport Operations Team keeps our community moving. Our extensive network of more than 120 vehicles, mainly minibuses, and approximately 340 drivers and passenger assistants work tirelessly to deliver safe, reliable transport where it’s needed most. From providing essential local bus services to unlocking access to learning, employment, and social centres, we ensure nobody gets left behind.

We bridge the gap to critical community hubs, enabling independent access to education, supported employment, and day centres, and other meaningful activities in our community. The team delivers approximately 250,000 passenger journeys per year including 20,000 wheelchair user journeys.

About the role

Experience is not essential, however, some experience of driving minibus type vehicles or working in a similar role would be an advantage for this post. We are looking for a caring, flexible, and committed person to help transport clients that require additional support to get toand from a range of different venues.

You will be helping to make sure all our passengers enjoy a safe and comfortable journey:

• Driving accessible and non-accessible minibuses and other vehicles along with undertaking minor vehicle repairs as and when necessary
• Ensuring all passengers board, travel, and alight safely, while ensuring that any safety equipment is used correctly. Full equipment training is provided.
• Using your great communication skills to connect and collaborate with school and centre staff, parents, carers and colleagues

D1 or D1 (101) entitlement on your driving licence is an essential requirement for this role.

We offer a comprehensive training package including Minibus Driver Awareness Training Scheme (MIDAS), Basic First Aid and Managing Challenging Behaviour.

Please note that the salary advertised is the full time equivalent rate.For term time only employees, the annual salary is calculated pro rata and paid evenly over 12 months.

What can we offer you?

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier:

• a local government pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• salary sacrifice schemes
• employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more
• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
• learning, development and career advancement opportunities

Key Dates:

Closing date: 30 August 2026

Company: North Yorkshire Council

Salary: £25,620- £25,989

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Sector: Fleet and Waste Management

Sector: Municipal Vehicles

Job Role: Driver