School Bus Driver (Public Sector)

VanRath; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

VanRath is assisting a large Public Sector Organisation in Belfast to recruit a School Bus Driver to transport children safely to and from school.

This temporary role requires a full Category D licence, DQC and a valid Digital Tachograph Card; duties include assisting children, operating lifts, securing wheelchairs and keeping journey records.

The position offers a steady schedule and the opportunity to support pupils while contributing to safe, reliable transport services.

Qualifications

• Hold a full category D licence.
• Hold a driver qualification card (DQC).
• Digital Tachograph Card is required prior to start.
• Experience driving a bus (17 seats or more).

Responsibilities

• Transport children, including those with mobility problems or severe/moderate learning difficulties to and from school or other authorised locations.
• Assist children, including those with mobility problems in and out of the vehicle.
• Ensure the good behaviour of children on the bus where practicable and to report any behaviour incidents to the Transport Officer or such other person designated by him/her to deputise on his/her behalf.
• Operate lifts and ramps on vehicles as required and ensure that wheelchairs are properly clamped down and secured.
• Provide minor first aid to passengers and ensure that any injured child receives medical attention as quickly as possible. Complete and submit the relevant personal injury report/accident report forms to the Transport Officer without delay.
• Direct School Bus escorts where employed, in assisting with the above duties.
• Transport meals from, and return empty containers to School Meals Kitchens and assist generally at schools as required.
• Ensure, as far as possible, that scheduled timings are observed and keep a detailed record of journeys, fuel issues, oil, servicing and repair work on the vehicle log/mileage sheet.
• Carry out daily routine vehicle maintenance including checking fuel, oil and water levels, tyre pressures and topping up as required.

Education

Full category D licence

Driver qualification card (DQC)

Digital Tachograph Card

Experience driving a bus (17 seat vehicle and above)

Job description

School Bus Driver (Public Sector)

VANRATH are assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, in their search for a School Bus Driver to drive any vehicle allocated in a careful, lawful manner with special reference to the persons and equipment being carried.

This role will initially be on a temporary basis, with possible extension.

Responsibilities

• Transport children, including those with mobility problems or severe/moderate learning difficulties to and from school or other authorised locations.
• Assist children, including those with mobility problems in and out of the vehicle.
• Ensure the good behaviour of children on the bus where practicable and to report any behaviour incidents to the Transport Officer or such other person designated by him/her to deputise on his/her behalf.
• Operate lifts and ramps on vehicles as required and ensure that wheelchairs are properly clamped down and secured.
• Provide minor first aid to passengers and ensure that any injured child receives medical attention as quickly as possible. Complete and submit the relevant personal injury report/accident report forms to the Transport Officer without delay.
• Direct School Bus escorts where employed, in assisting with the above duties.
• Transport meals from, and return empty containers to School Meals Kitchens and assist generally at schools as required.
• Ensure, as far as possible, that scheduled timings are observed and keep a detailed record of journeys, fuel issues, oil, servicing and repair work on the vehicle log/mileage sheet.
• Carry out daily routine vehicle maintenance including checking fuel, oil and water levels, tyre pressures and topping up as required.

Requirements

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and experience

• Hold a full category D licence
• Hold a driver qualification card (DQC)
• Digital Tachograph Card (Candidates MUST have a valid Digital Tachograph card prior to commencement of employment)
• Evidence of experience of driving a bus (i.e. 17 seat vehicle and above)

Remuneration

£14.99 per hour plus discount benefits.