Part-Time Minibus Driver — Split Shifts, Community Transport

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days, rising to 30

Opportunity to buy up to 10 extra days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee discounts

24 hour Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council seeks a part-time Minibus Driver to assist disabled service users in accessing day centres and schools across the borough. The role requires a Category D1 licence and MIDAS qualification (or willingness to train).

You will work split shifts 07:15–10:30 and 14:30–17:30, Monday to Friday, with duties including ensuring passenger safety, aiding wheelchair users, and supporting diverse needs. DBS Enhanced checks apply.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Category D1 driving licence.
• MIDAS qualification or willingness to undertake training.
• Experience driving larger vehicles.
• Basic literacy and numeracy.
• Understanding of support needs for people with disabilities.
• Ability to push and clamp wheelchairs.
• Ability to observe service users and respond to needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist service users to access local day centres or schools across the borough.
• Work a split shift: 07:15–10:30 AND 14:30–17:30, Monday to Friday.
• Ensure safety and welfare of passengers during journeys.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report any issues.
• Adhere to DBS and language requirements as applicable.

Skills

Minibus driving experience

Literacy & numeracy

Understanding disabilities support

Wheelchair handling

Observational skills

Education

Category D1 driving licence

MIDAS qualification or training willingness

Job description

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council seeks a part-time Minibus Driver to assist disabled service users in accessing day centres and schools across the borough. The role requires a Category D1 licence and MIDAS qualification (or willingness to train).

You will work split shifts 07:15–10:30 and 14:30–17:30, Monday to Friday, with duties including ensuring passenger safety, aiding wheelchair users, and supporting diverse needs. DBS Enhanced checks apply.