Minibus Driver

Pertmeps Warwick County Council; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Rugby is seeking an experienced Minibus Driver to provide home-to-school transport for children. The role is for term time only, requiring commitment to both morning and afternoon runs. Ideal candidates will have a D1 driving license and strong customer service skills. Join a collaborative team focused on safety and positive experiences for young passengers.

Qualifications

• Commitment to working all term days, both morning and afternoon.
• Flexibility and reliability in a driving context.
• No CPC qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Drive a designated school route in a timely manner.
• Ensure safety and well-being of all passengers.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Customer service skills

Caring attitude towards young passengers

Safety-conscious approach

Education

Valid D1 driving license

Job description

Job Title: Minibus DriverPay: GBP15.58phDuration: Ongoing - term time only (with school holidays and inset days off)Hours: 2.5 hours in the morning and 2.5 hours a day (Zero hours assignments are also available)Location: Rugby (CV22 7DL)What does the job entail?An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced and reliable drivers to join Warwickshire County Council's Transport Delivery Team. We are trialling a new minibus fleet to provide home-to-school transport across several locations. As a Regular Route Driver, you will be responsible for transporting children safely to and from school, ensuring a positive experience for all passengers.You will achieve this by:

• Driving a designated school route in a timely and professional manner
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of all passengers
• Building positive relationships with students, parents, and school staff
• Managing delays due to traffic or other unforeseen circumstances (additional time paid pro-rata)
• Participating in mandatory training and route familiarisation

What are we looking for in the ideal candidate?

• A valid D1 driving license (Full D1 preferred; D1 (101) pre-1997 accepted)
• Commitment to working all term days (both morning and afternoon runs)
• Strong customer service skills and a caring attitude towards young passengers
• A flexible, reliable, and safety-conscious approach to driving
• No requirement for a CPC qualification

About us and our clientAs a flexible employee of Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd, you will be joining a Company that holds the distinction of being one of the largest and most successful independent recruitment agencies in the country. Our pioneering spirit and ability to tap into the uniqueness of everyone's talents has enabled us to open doors for our employees, our clients, and our applicants too. Our philosophies and rewards are built very much on mutual trust and respect within the style of a partnership in which we hope you will feel both fulfilled and valued as a person.Warwickshire County Council are a leading Authority with offices across the County. They strive to work to their values and you can expect to be part of teams that are:

• High performing
• Collaborative
• Customer focused
• Accountable
• Trustworthy