Casual Minibus Driver

Casual Minibus Driver

Location: Cross College/Lackham

Salary: £13.76 per hour

Are you a dependable and safety-focused driver who takes pride in providing a smooth, comfortable and reliable transport service? Do you enjoy being part of a role that supports students, staff, and the wider community by helping them get where they need to be safely and on time?

If you're ready for a flexible, hands-on position where every day offers something different, this is a great opportunity to play an important role in keeping our College community moving. As a Casual Minibus Driver, you'll help ensure learners can access the education and opportunities that help them thrive.

What We Offer

Salary: £13.27 per hour

Contract Type:

• Casual, flexible hours as required to support College activities, trips and excursions (approx. 6 hours per week)
• Typically Monday-Friday with occasional flexibility to support College events

Outstanding Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme - a strong, secure foundation for your future
• Generous Holiday Entitlement (pro rata for casual role)
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal, and financial support
• Free On-Site Gyms - available across multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts - savings on retail, technology, travel, and leisure
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme - save money while staying active
• Professional Development - training and career progression opportunities
• Additional Perks - discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and reduced attraction entry

A flexible, rewarding role that supports your work-life balance while making a real difference to learners.

What You'll Do

• Safely operate college minibuses for local and regional trips, events, and excursions.
• Carry out routine vehicle checks and ensure the minibus is clean, roadworthy, and well presented.
• Support staff with loading/unloading equipment and supervising students as required.
• Maintain accurate mileage and journey records.
• Adhere to all relevant road safety and safeguarding regulations.

What You'll Bring

• A current full UK driving licence with Cat D1 entitlement and no more than 6 current points.
• Recent experience of minibus driving.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build good relationships with students and staff.
• Willingness to undergo First Aid training.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, values safety and wants to support learners in a practical and meaningful way.

Why Choose This Path?

Use your driving skills in a role that directly supports education - while enjoying:

• Flexibility that fits around your life
• A varied position where no two journeys are the same
• The chance to support learners' access to education and enrichment
• A welcoming, community-focused workplace
• Training and development opportunities

A role where your contribution makes a visible difference every day.

Make a move that truly matters

If you're ready to bring your safe, professional driving skills to our client, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date:Monday 13th April 2026

Please Note

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills and experience match the Essential and Desirable criteria on the Person Specification, available at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received, so we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

Safer Recruitment

Our client follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This includes enhanced DBS checks, barred list checks and employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Closing date: 13th April 2026

Shortlist date: 14th April 2026

Interview date: TBC