Minibus Driver

Pertmeps Warwick County Council; Warwick; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Warwickshire County Council as a Minibus Driver, providing essential home-to-school transport for children. This role requires a valid D1 driving license and a commitment to safety and customer service. Enjoy flexible hours during term time, with ongoing training and support. Be part of a high-performing team dedicated to making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Valid D1 driving license required.
• Strong customer service skills and caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Transporting children safely to and from school.
• Building positive relationships with students and parents.
• Participating in mandatory training.

Skills

Customer Service

Reliability

Safety-Conscious

Education

D1 Driving License

Job description

Job Title: Minibus Driver

Pay: £15.58 per hour

Duration: Ongoing – term time only (with school holidays and inset days off)

Hours: 2.5 hours morning and afternoon

Location: Hawkes Point (CV34 6LX), Rugby (CV22 7DL), Nuneaton (CV11 6RP)

Start Date: 18th August 2025

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)
• Availability for mandatory training from 18th to 22nd August and 26th to 29th August
• 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 client

As a flexible employee of Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd, you will be joining a company that is one of the largest and most successful independent recruitment agencies in the country. Our pioneering spirit and ability to tap into everyone’s talents have enabled us to open doors for our employees, clients, and applicants. Our philosophies and rewards are built on mutual trust and respect, in a partnership style where you will feel fulfilled and valued.

Warwickshire County Council is a leading authority with offices across the county. They strive to work according to their values, and you can expect to be part of teams that are:

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

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