Minibus Driver / School Transport
| Posting date: | 08 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,027 to £24,404 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | + Benefits |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 August 2025 |
| Location: | Oakham, Rutland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | AWD online |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AWDO-P13626 |
Summary
School Transport Minibus Driver with a current D1 driving licence, experience of driving a small commercial vehicle or minibus and good communication skills, is required for a well-established organisation based in Oakham, Rutland, East Midlands.
SALARY: £24,027 - £24,404 pro rata + Benefits (see below)
LOCATION: Oakham, Rutland, East Midlands (LE15)
JOB TYPE: Permanent, Term-Time and All Year, Part-Time vacancies available
WORKING HOURS: 20-25 hours per week. There are two Term Time only vacancies, and one all year round vacancy available
JOB OVERVIEW
Do you have a caring nature?
Do you have experience of working in a driving role and/or with vulnerable young people?
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a School Transport Minibus Driver with a current D1 driving licence, experience of driving a small commercial vehicle or minibus and good communication skills, to work with students, their caregivers and school staff to ensure safe travel to and from school.
As a School Transport Minibus Driver you will help operate a continually effective daily transport service with responsibility for the general welfare and safety of passengers carried on the vehicle. This will include assisting passengers on and off vehicles both with and without the use of a tail-lift where necessary.
DUTIES
Your duties as the School Transport Minibus Driver will include:
• Taking people to school and other locations in a calm safe manner
• Working as a team with a passenger assistant if appropriate
• Complying with all current road traffic legislation
• Able to check vehicles to ensure road worthiness
• Have a caring and patient manner
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
As the School Transport Minibus Driver you will have:
• A current D1 driving licence
• Experience of driving a small commercial vehicle or minibus
• Experience of working with the public in a caring role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service to clients and their families
• Experience of working with children and young people with SEN
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by the organisation
COMPANY BENEFITS
The organisation is committed to supporting and empowering their staff to be the best workers that they can be. Their benefits go beyond the salary:
• Being part of a great team
• Excellent Local Government Pension
• Generous annual leave
• Opportunities to learn and develop your career
• A demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of staff
• A healthy work life balance - Flexible working
APPLY TODAY…
By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P13626
Full-Time, Part Time, Term Time, Permanent Driving Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Oakham, Rutland, East Midlands. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.
AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
AWD-IN-SPJ
SALARY: £24,027 - £24,404 pro rata + Benefits (see below)
LOCATION: Oakham, Rutland, East Midlands (LE15)
JOB TYPE: Permanent, Term-Time and All Year, Part-Time vacancies available
WORKING HOURS: 20-25 hours per week. There are two Term Time only vacancies, and one all year round vacancy available
JOB OVERVIEW
Do you have a caring nature?
Do you have experience of working in a driving role and/or with vulnerable young people?
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a School Transport Minibus Driver with a current D1 driving licence, experience of driving a small commercial vehicle or minibus and good communication skills, to work with students, their caregivers and school staff to ensure safe travel to and from school.
As a School Transport Minibus Driver you will help operate a continually effective daily transport service with responsibility for the general welfare and safety of passengers carried on the vehicle. This will include assisting passengers on and off vehicles both with and without the use of a tail-lift where necessary.
DUTIES
Your duties as the School Transport Minibus Driver will include:
• Taking people to school and other locations in a calm safe manner
• Working as a team with a passenger assistant if appropriate
• Complying with all current road traffic legislation
• Able to check vehicles to ensure road worthiness
• Have a caring and patient manner
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
As the School Transport Minibus Driver you will have:
• A current D1 driving licence
• Experience of driving a small commercial vehicle or minibus
• Experience of working with the public in a caring role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service to clients and their families
• Experience of working with children and young people with SEN
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by the organisation
COMPANY BENEFITS
The organisation is committed to supporting and empowering their staff to be the best workers that they can be. Their benefits go beyond the salary:
• Being part of a great team
• Excellent Local Government Pension
• Generous annual leave
• Opportunities to learn and develop your career
• A demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of staff
• A healthy work life balance - Flexible working
APPLY TODAY…
By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P13626
Full-Time, Part Time, Term Time, Permanent Driving Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Oakham, Rutland, East Midlands. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.
AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
AWD-IN-SPJ