Minibus Driver

North Yorkshire Council; Selby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

28 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Benefits and discounts including green

Car scheme

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking an attentive minibus driver for a 12-hour-per-week role based in Selby. You will be responsible for passenger safety, door-to-door assistance, and liaising with school staff, carers, and colleagues. Training includes MIDAS and First Aid; DBS checks are required upon appointment.

Experience with minibus vehicles is advantageous, but full training is provided. The role supports access to education and community activities for clients in our area.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and a caring, flexible, and committed approach.
• Experience with minibus driving is advantageous but not essential.
• D1 or D1 (101) entitlement is an essential requirement.
• DBS check will be required.
• Complete training including MIDAS and First Aid is provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure passenger safety during journeys and boarding/alighting.
• Liaise daily with school staff, Parents, carers, and colleagues.
• Ensure correct use of safety equipment; full training provided.
• Support transport clients to access schools and activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Caring

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

D1 entitlement on driving licence

Job description

The Integrated Passenger Transport Operations Team is responsible for the safe and efficient use of over one hundred vehicles to transport people in North Yorkshire.

The team comprises approximately 340 drivers and passenger assistants that operate at locations throughout North Yorkshire.

The team delivers approximately 250,000 passenger journeys per year including 20,000 wheelchair user journeys. The transport provided enables people to access schools, day centres, learning opportunities, supported employment and other meaningful activities in our community.

You will be responsible for the safety of passengers during these journeys and will ensure that the passengers board and alight safely as well as ensuring that any safety equipment is used correctly. Full training in the use of all safety equipment will be provided. You will need good communication skills as you will liaise daily with school and centre staff, Parents, carers, and colleagues.

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.

This Driver post is based in Selby, and it is 12 hours per week (Saturday only).

Please note that the salary advertised is the full-time equivalent rate.

D1 or D1 (101) entitlement on Driving licence is an essential requirement for this role. If you do not already hold this qualification, you are required to complete all necessary training and attain the qualification within 3 month(s) of your contract start date or your employment may be terminated with immediate effect thereafter without notice.

Successful Candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) background check. We offer a comprehensive training package including Minibus Driver Awareness Training Scheme (MIDAS), Basic First Aid and Managing Challenging Behaviour.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive rate of pay.
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 28 days per year plus Bank Holidays
• Access to range of benefits and discounts including green car scheme, childcare vouchers, and home technology scheme.

Key Dates:

Closing date: 16th August 2026

Interview date: Week Commencing 17th August 2026

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