Part Time School Transport Driver

24x7 Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle provided

Term-time option

23 days holiday (approx)

Pension scheme

Job summary

The 24x7 Group invites applicants for a part-time school transport driver position in Colchester. You will provide safe and reliable transport for children and adults with special needs or vulnerabilities on local routes. The role emphasizes community support and passenger safety.

Hours range from 12.5 to 25 per week (route dependent) with term-time only options. A valid UK driving licence is required, along with DBS checks and Group 2 medical assessment; training is provided and a vehicle is

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid UK driving licence (car category).
• Ability to build professional, friendly relationships with passengers, parents, carers, and school staff.
• Commitment to safety procedures and company guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure passengers travel safely to and from schools or other locations.
• Build professional, friendly relationships with passengers, parents, carers and school staff.
• Follow safety procedures and company guidelines at all times.
• Be available for both morning and afternoon shifts on school days.

Skills

Driving skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

Valid UK driving licence (car)

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding part-time job in your local area?

Numerous routes are available now

We're looking forward to discussing this exciting opportunity with you.

Salary: range is route dependent

Hours: Range from 12.5 to 25 per week (route dependent)

Why Join the 24x7 group?

• We are the Market leader in Home to school transport trusted with over 12,500 passengers daily.
• Employ over 6000 staff with proven track record of success.
• New Opportunities regularly available
• A Rewarding Role -Make a real difference in your community
• Term time only paid over 12 months
• Term Time work and enjoy the school holidays off
• Vehicle Provided no need to collect from Depot. (fuel card supplied)
• Generous Annual Leave - Up to of 23 days paid holiday.
• Pension Scheme - Helping you plan for the future
• No Experience Needed -Training provided

As a valued member of our team, you’ll provide safe and reliable transport for children and adults with special needs or vulnerabilities. You’ll be responsible for:

• Ensuring passengers travel safely to and from schools or other locations
• Building professional, friendly relationships with passengers, parents, carers, and school staff
• Following safety procedures and company guidelines at all times
• Available for both morning and afternoon shifts on school days

What You Need

• A valid UK driving licence (car category)
• Confidence in driving a variety of vehicles, including people carriers and wheelchair-accessible vehicles (training provided)
• Ability to pass an Enhanced DBS Check (criminal record check)
• Completion of a Group 2 medical assessment to meet licensing standards
• Right to work in the UK

Make a Difference - Join Our Team Today!

If you're looking for a role that offers flexibility, stability, and the opportunity to support your community, we’d love to hear from you.

This role involves driving children or conveying adults who need to be transported due to age, illness, or disability. The position therefore meets the definition of regulated activity under both child and adult workforce legislative wording and is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check with relevant barred list checks.