School Minibus Driver – Daytime 40h, Safe Student Transport

Tradewind Recruitment; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour week

PAYE weekly pay

Supportive school environment

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a reliable Minibus Driver for a full-time role in Clitheroe (BB7). You will transport vulnerable students to and from school sites, vocational centers, and community activities across Ribble Valley and East Lancashire.

Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with no weekend or late-night driving. You will perform daily safety checks, maintain the vehicle, and liaise with school staff to confirm routes and timings. DBS check and D1 entitlement required.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence with D1 entitlement and clean record.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or ready to obtain it.
• Right to work in the UK confirmed.
• Driver CPC and Tachograph desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school and daytime activities.
• Maintain a calm, safe environment inside the minibus for vulnerable learners.
• Conduct daily vehicle safety checks and log maintenance issues promptly.
• Keep the minibus clean and sanitized inside and out.
• Liaise with pastoral staff regarding routes, timings and attendance.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependable

Safe driving

Route navigation

Calm demeanor

Education

Full UK Driving Licence (D1 entitlement)

Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce)

Right to Work in UK

Tools

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a reliable Minibus Driver for a full-time role in Clitheroe (BB7). You will transport vulnerable students to and from school sites, vocational centers, and community activities across Ribble Valley and East Lancashire.

Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with no weekend or late-night driving. You will perform daily safety checks, maintain the vehicle, and liaise with school staff to confirm routes and timings. DBS check and D1 entitlement required.