Transport Services Driver

West Berkshire Council; Newbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government pension scheme

28 days annual leave (+ holidays)

Training and development opportunities

Family friendly policies

Wellbeing Programme

Job summary

West Berkshire Council is seeking an enthusiastic driver to operate a minibus across the local district, ensuring residents gain access to essential services. You will transport vulnerable adults and children as part of the Transport Services team and maintain safeguarding standards.

The role includes DBS checks, confidentiality, and potential progression toward a full bus licence (Category D) for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Driving a minibus with 16+ seats or equivalent size.
• Excellent communication and timekeeping.
• Positive, friendly attitude and confidentiality awareness.

Responsibilities

• Drive a minibus across the local district to connect residents with essential services.
• Transport vulnerable adults and children as part of the Transport Services team.
• Maintain DBS checks and safeguarding responsibilities as part of the role.

Skills

Driving minibus

Good communication skills

Good timekeeping

Friendly attitude

Tools

Outlook

Web browser

Job description

Your roles will involve driving a minibus bus across the local district, providing vital links for residents in rural areas to essential services. You will also transport vulnerable adults and children as part of the Transport Services team. This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies. West Berkshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all its staff and volunteers to share these values. This role involves regulated activity with children and adults at risk. As such, appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the relevant Barred List(s). In this post you will be required to maintain continuous registration with the DBS Update Service for the duration of your employment. This privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council AI in Applications We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation. However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected. We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability. West Berkshire Council are looking for an enthusiastic Driver with good communication skills, good timekeeping and a friendly positive attitude., There may also be the opportunity to work towards obtaining a full bus licence Category D for the appropriate candidate. The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications, skills and attributes

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

• Full, driving licence including category D1 to drive minibuses and larger vehicles
• Previous experience of driving a vehicle with 16 passenger seats, or of an equivalent size.
• Ability to use Outlook, and a web browser to access information
• Respect the need for confidentiality
• Awareness of client needs

• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.