Minibus Driver

North Yorkshire Council; Skipton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee discounts including shopping,

Health Assured

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a caring, flexible individual to support transport for clients across the community. You will drive minibuses, assist passengers, and collaborate with school and centre staff to ensure safe journeys.

Experience not essential; D1 entitlement required. Comprehensive training (MIDAS, First Aid, Managing Challenging Behaviour) is provided, with salary noted as full-time equivalent. Closing date 23 August 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience driving minibus-type vehicles is advantageous.
• D1 entitlement on driving licence is essential.
• MIDAS, First Aid and Managing Challenging Behaviour training offered.

Responsibilities

• Drive accessible and non-accessible minibuses and other vehicles, undertaking minor vehicle checks and repairs as needed.
• Ensure safe boarding, travel and alighting of passengers, with correct use of safety equipment.
• Communicate effectively with school staff, parents, carers and colleagues to support passengers.

Education

D1 entitlement

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.

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

Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.

For more information or an informal chat please contact Mitchell Richardson at [e-mail]

Key Dates:

Closing date: 23 August 2026