Part Time School Transport Driver

24x7 Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle provided

Pension scheme

Term time only

Training provided

No experience needed

Job summary

The 24x7 Group is seeking reliable drivers for local, part-time routes in Taunton and surrounding areas. You will provide safe transport for children and adults, building professional relationships with passengers, parents and school staff.

Hours range from 12.5 to 25 per week and route-dependent pay. Training is provided, vehicles are supplied, and term-time work offers holidays off with pension benefits and generous leave.

Qualifications

• A valid UK driving licence (car category)
• Ability to pass an Enhanced DBS Check
• Completion of Group 2 medical assessment to meet licensing standards
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• 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

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

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.