School Minibus Driver

Driver Hire Leicester; East Midlands, Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing safe and reliable transport for vulnerable individuals. As a D1 minibus driver, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of passengers with special educational needs. With a focus on safety and customer service, you'll be responsible for transporting individuals to schools and day centres. This ongoing position offers a flexible schedule with split shifts, making it ideal for those looking to balance work and personal commitments. If you have a passion for driving and helping others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have held a full UK driving licence for a minimum of 2 years.
• No more than 3 points on the licence, and no serious offenses.

Responsibilities

• Transport vulnerable adults and children to schools and activities.
• Ensure personal wellbeing and safe travel of passengers.

Skills

D1 driving entitlement

Safe driving practices

Customer service

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

We are looking for D1 school minibus drivers with a Category D or D1 entitlement on their UK license to drive a 16-seat minibus for long-term, ongoing temporary contracts during school term time.

Location - Nailstone / Blaby / Melton / Loughborough / Mountsorrel / Croft / Sapcote (own transport is essential due to locations)

Shift Patterns - 90% split shifts (minimum 4 hours per day), AM & PM

(*example of split shift = 7.00am - 10am / 2.00pm - 5.00pm)

(*example of full shift = 7.00am - 1 hr lunch - 5.15pm)

As a minibus driver, you are primarily responsible for transporting vulnerable adults and children with special educational needs, including physical and/or learning difficulties, to their schools, day centres, and other activities.

Drivers will ensure the personal wellbeing and safe/secure travel of passengers at all times, in accordance with the job description, relevant policies, legislation, procedures, and good practice. Duties may also include transporting associated goods and services like post and meal runs during the day.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Held a full UK driving licence for a minimum of 2 years with minibus D1 entitlement
• Have no more than 3 points on your licence (no DD / DR)
• Either hold an enhanced DBS on the update system or be prepared to apply for one

To apply for this role, please email your CV to [e-mail], and a member of our team will contact you.

*This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check for a regulated activity.