Relief ASN Minibus Drivers, Lewis & Harris

McDonald's Inverness High Street; Scotland; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Education and Children’s Services Department is seeking Relief ASN Minibus Drivers for Lewis & Harris to cover staff absences. You will drive minibuses to required standards and may attend training as needed, with PVG clearance required for this regulated role.

Work is on an as-and-when-required basis, with interviews in person. The post carries a Distant Islands Allowance, and sponsorship is not available. Closing date is 9 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current UK Driving Licence D1 Category.
• Previous experience as a driver is essential.
• Experience of working with children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake minibus driving duties for ASN services.
• Ensure minibuses are operated to the standard deemed acceptable by the Comhairle.

Skills

D1 Licence

Driver experience

Child interaction

Job description

Relief ASN Minibus Drivers, Lewis & Harris (8297)
£15.35 per hour (inclusive of £1.55 Distant Islands Allowance per hour)

The Education and Children’s Services Department are seeking to add to its list of persons who are willing to act as Relief ASN Minibus Drivers in Lewis & Harris to cover staff absences. The postholder will be required to undertake minibus driving duties, ensuring the minibuses are operated to the standard deemed acceptable by the Comhairle.

You must hold a current UK Driving Licence D1 Category and be willing to attend training courses as required. Previous experience as a driver and experience of working with children is essential.

Hours are on an as and when required basis.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children (Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme – mygov.scot).

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Please note that the Comhairle operates security measures to protect its information and systems. Employees are required to comply with information security policies and may be required to use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or other approved authentication methods when accessing Comhairle systems.

Closing Date: Monday 9 November 2026

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.