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Minibus Driver – Child transport service – Swindon

We are looking for Minibus Drivers to join a school transport service operating in Swindon. This is an ongoing role with split shifts from Monday to Friday.

Key Details:

• Pay Rate: £16.13 per hour (via Umbrella PAYE)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6 hours per day (split shifts)
• Duration: Ongoing, term-time only

Requirements:

• D1 licence (without a 101 restriction)
• CPC qualification
• Open to applicants under 25 and those with less than two years’ experience
• Enhanced DBS check required
• Strong customer service skills

Responsibilities:

• Safely transport students with special educational needs (SEN), ensuring their comfort and well-being
• Carry out pre-trip vehicle inspections and report any maintenance concerns
• Communicate professionally with students, parents, and school staff
• Keep the minibus clean and well-maintained
• Follow all traffic regulations and road safety guidelines

If you're looking for a stable, term-time driving role in Swindon, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today!

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and wellbeing of clients throughout the journey and handover.
• To ensure that the high visibility PPE is always worn in vehicle movement areas.
• To ensure that speed limits are observed within bus depots and school premises.    

To check the condition of the vehicle prior to commencing service by.

• carrying out the safety walk round check.
• ensuring that any defect in the vehicle or equipment is reported as soon as possible to the right person.
• completing the Vehicle Defect Card or entering the defect on the electronic ticket machine (depending on location)
• ensuring that the vehicle is clean and tidy before starting service.
• To comply with the laws and company regulations regarding the use of mobile phones, smoking in company vehicles and the use of prohibited equipment (such as games consoles) whilst on duty.                

To be responsible for the health, safety, security, welfare, environmental and fire safety arrangements for yourself, customers, and colleagues. This must include attendance at safety briefings and training as required.

•  To ensure all safety accidents/incidents are reported using the company’s reporting procedure.
•  To ensure a full understanding of emergency and evacuation plans.
• To ensure your bus cab area is always kept in a safe and tidy condition
•  To always provide a high standard of customer service
• To always provide a high standard of customer service.
• To give customers on the bus any information that may help them during their journey. Examples would be informing customers of road closures and diversions.
•  To always behave in a friendly and professional way to customers and colleagues.
•  To recognize and assist with the additional needs of children and vulnerable adults, the elderly, infirm or disabled.
•  To drive the Company’s vehicles in a safe, legal, and professional way.
•  To drive to the set timetable, not running early or late, when it is safe to do so.
•  To keep up to date with road closures, diversions or special events which may affect the service. This is done by reading notices, attending briefings, listening to instructions of your Supervisors.
•  To ensure that a valid driving licence and CPC licence is held at all times and is available for inspection by a member on staff of the Company.

 A driver must ensure that.

•  their Drivers licence has a D1 category with no restrictions and CPC licence  is in date and valid for the vehicle type they are driving.
• their licence has the required medical renewals up to date.
• any change to the licence which may affect their entitlement to drive is communicated to their line manager (e.g., Sickness, injury or conviction)
•    their licence is made available for inspection in every 6-month period.
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• To report for work at the correct time and location with the correct equipment.
•  To ensure that the company dress code is correctly always observed when on duty.
•  Not to report for work when overtired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs (see Company policy for further details).
•  To ensure that the relevant notification procedures are followed in the event of absence from work.
•  To report all safety, security, driving and customer service incidents to the line manager as soon as possible.
•  To report all incidents on the road, likely to affect the service as soon as it is safe to do so. Examples would be road closures, accidents, emergencies, and highway repairs.
• To report for work at the correct time and location with the correct equipment.
•  To ensure that the company dress code is correctly always observed when on duty.
•  Not to report for work when overtired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs (see Company policy for further details).
•  To ensure that the relevant notification procedures are followed in the event of absence from work.
• To take part in a yearly appraisal.
•  To feedback ideas about how services can be improved to their line manager.
•  To always ensure adherence to all HATS policies and procedures.
•  To undertake any reasonable request made by the Company.
• Work Environment
• Participate in working flexible hours with general core working hours being between 07.00 - 09.00 and 14.30 – 16.30. Undertake additional work as the service needs dictate. The jobholder follows instructed daily and weekly work schedules and is required to report to the Controller where incidents or problems occur. 
• The jobholder’s normal place of work on a day to day basis is in a predominately outdoor environment on vehicles that transport clients from and to various locations, and is required to work in a safe and efficient manner in all weather, traffic and road conditions. 

We are looking for number of experienced coach drivers with Saturday & Sunday being the core working pattern.

• Shift : 20 hours minimum over Sat & Sun (more hours available)
• will require two drivers every weekend to operate out of our Chadderton or Carrington site's.
• looking to have a Poole of high quality coach drivers at hand should we require more for our ever growing portfolio of clients.
• must be available to attend a company induction, vehicle familiarization and download necessary apps for day to day operations.

Applicants are required to have valid PCV license, driver CPC qualification card and a digital tachograph card. A minimum of 2 years bus / coach driving experience is preferred. You must be a good communicator and be in good health with any/all conditions that could impede your license declared to the DVLA.

Cheltenham races Birmingham to cheletnham then back. First pickup 8:45 - Leaving cheltenham for 18:30

we have few more days available for the whole week but only suitable if we find right candidate

Hi,

A new start up company based in E6 2AA (East Ham) looking for occasional drivers, part time drivers and ad hoc drivers to cover shifts during the week. We have a 37 seater coach and a 16 seater minibus.

Looking for 2-3 drivers who can be called in short notice - and also looking for drivers who can agree shifts in advance.

Reliable and punctual drivers only, with valid CPC and no points on license.

Hi,

Need a driver for a return journey on 12th of March 2025.

Depot Onsite: 06:00AM

Depot Depart: 06:30AM

Customer Collection: 07:30

Collection Address: 2 Riding House Street, London, W1W 7FA

Destination Address: Blue Cross Rehoming Cente, Shilton, Burford, Oxford, OX18 4PF

Return timing: 16:30PM (Back to collection address)

We are looking for an experienced PSV Tour and Day-Trip driver in the Surrey/Hampshire area. The work is specifically for our EPSOM EXPLORE holiday programme, however there will be other private hire work, event shuttles, and a small amount of school work in the quiet seasons.

Benefits:

• Regularly allocated coach
• Given work schedule weeks in advance
• Full uniform provided

• Pay to be discussed

A PSV Company bus driver is responsible for driving a passenger-carrying vehicle (PCV) and providing good customer service and a safe and comfortable journey throughout the network of HATS buses.

We have an opportunity for a PSV Company Bus Driver to join our team.

The working hours you will need to be available for the role on a daily basis are from 07:00 - 10:00 and then 14:00 - 17:00.

This is a 25 hour contract.

We have on site Parking available.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and wellbeing of clients throughout the journey and handover.
• To ensure that the high visibility PPE is always worn in vehicle movement areas.
• To ensure that speed limits are observed within bus depots and school premises.   

To check the condition of the vehicle prior to commencing service by.

• carrying out the safety walk round check.
• ensuring that any defect in the vehicle or equipment is reported as soon as possible to the right person.
• completing the Vehicle Defect Card or entering the defect on the electronic ticket machine (depending on location)
• ensuring that the vehicle is clean and tidy before starting service.
• To comply with the laws and company regulations regarding the use of mobile phones, smoking in company vehicles and the use of prohibited equipment (such as games consoles) whilst on duty.                

To be responsible for the health, safety, security, welfare, environmental and fire safety arrangements for yourself, customers, and colleagues. This must include attendance at safety briefings and training as required.

•  To ensure all safety accidents/incidents are reported using the company’s reporting procedure.
•  To ensure a full understanding of emergency and evacuation plans.
• To ensure your bus cab area is always kept in a safe and tidy condition
•  To always provide a high standard of customer service
• To always provide a high standard of customer service.
• To give customers on the bus any information that may help them during their journey. Examples would be informing customers of road closures and diversions.
•  To always behave in a friendly and professional way to customers and colleagues.
•  To recognize and assist with the additional needs of children and vulnerable adults, the elderly, infirm or disabled.
•  To drive the Company’s vehicles in a safe, legal, and professional way.
•  To drive to the set timetable, not running early or late, when it is safe to do so.
•  To keep up to date with road closures, diversions or special events which may affect the service. This is done by reading notices, attending briefings, listening to instructions of your Supervisors.
•  To ensure that a valid driving licence and CPC licence is held at all times and is available for inspection by a member on staff of the Company.

SEN School Driver Needed – Starting 11/03 for 2 Weeks

We’re looking for a reliable and compassionate driver to assist on a Special Educational Needs (SEN) contract. This role involves safely transporting students to and from school, ensuring a comfortable and supportive journey.

Start Date: 11th March

Duration: 2 weeks (term-time only)

Pay: £15.50 per hour (via umbrella)

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely transport students between home and school
• Provide a caring and supportive environment for children with SEN
• Maintain punctuality and professionalism
• Adhere to all safety and traffic regulations

Perks & Benefits:

• Private GP access for you and your family
• Flexible pension options
• Exclusive discounts through our rewards club
• Weekly Pay

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS check (mandatory)
• Valid UK manual driving license (B Licence)
• Previous experience (preferred)
• Patient and compassionate approach

If you’re a responsible driver looking to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Pick up at 7:30 am CV47 9QP >>> E16 1XL

Return at 17:15 pm E16 1XL >>> CV47 9QP

Driver needs to be wearing uniform black trousers/ white shirt

25 Years of Age minimum 2 years PSV licence held