School Minibus Driver (D1 Licence Required)

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a reliable School Minibus Driver for Blackpool, starting December 2026. This full-time role involves transporting students safely to school and activities, with a clear temp-to-perm pathway from a temporary arrangement to a permanent contract.

You will perform daily safety checks, ensure punctual travel, and support safeguarding and student welfare on journeys and educational trips. DBS checks are required or can be arranged.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence with D1 entitlement and ideally ≤3 penalty points.
• Experience in minibus/PCV/coach or school transport preferred.
• Enhanced DBS check for working with children (or willingness to undergo).
• Punctual, patient, friendly with strong safeguarding ethic.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from school and educational events.
• Perform daily vehicle safety checks and report defects.
• Support safeguarding and comfort of students, including SEN where required.
• Maintain accurate journey logs and comply with policies and health & safety guidelines.

Skills

Safe driving

Punctuality

Customer service

Safeguarding

Job description

We are currently recruiting a reliable, professional, and safety-conscious School Minibus Driver to join a progressive educational setting in Blackpool. FY1 (Central Blackpool, Promenade) FY2 (North Shore, Bispham) FY3 (Inland Blackpool, Marton, Great Marton) FY4 (South Shore, Squires Gate, South Blackpool) Starting in December 2026, this position is offered on a temp-to-perm basis, providing a secure pathway from an initial temporary arrangement into a permanent contract. Working full-time hours, you will play a vital safeguarding and support role by ensuring students are transported safely, punctually, and comfortably to and from school, as well as on educational trips and extra-curricular activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe Transportation: Safely operate school minibuses along planned routes to transport students to and from school and scheduled educational events.
• Vehicle Checks & Maintenance: Conduct thorough daily pre- and post-use safety checks of the vehicle (fuel, oil, tyres, lights, and tail lifts/wheelchair restraints where applicable) and report any defects immediately.
• Safeguarding & Student Care: Maintain a calm, secure, and orderly environment on board, enforcing excellent standards of passenger behaviour and assisting vulnerable or SEN pupils as required.
• Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate journey logs, adherence to traffic laws, school transport policies, and health and safety guidelines.

Candidate Requirements

• Licence Essential: Must hold a full UK Driving Licence with D1 entitlement (ideally with no more than 3 penalty points).
• Experience: Previous professional driving experience (minibus, PCV, coach, or school transport) is strongly preferred.
• Compliance: Must hold (or be willing to undergo) an Enhanced DBS check suitable for working with children.
• Personal Attributes: Punctual, patient, friendly demeanor, with a strong commitment to child safeguarding and customer service.

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