We are seeking a reliable and responsible Casual Minibus Driver to safely transport students between KWS and various Consortium Schools within the Harpenden area. This is a crucial role ensuring the punctual and secure travel of our students. The work is on a casual, as-needed basis, primarily covering morning and afternoon school runs during term time, with potential for additional ad-hoc trips.
Whilst it is Essential you hold a valid UK driving license for driving a manual vehicle, it is not essential you hold a mini bus driving license.
Key Responsibilities
Safe Transportation: Operate a school minibus in a safe, legal, and courteous manner at all times, strictly adhering to all traffic laws and school transport policies.
Student Safety: Ensure the well-being and safety of all students while they are boarding, travelling on, and alighting the vehicle. Ensure all passengers are correctly seated and using seat belts.
Route Adherence: Follow designated routes and time schedules accurately and efficiently.
Vehicle Checks: Conduct mandatory daily walk-around checks of the vehicle before and after each journey, reporting any defects, damage, or maintenance needs immediately.
Documentation: Complete relevant logbooks, defect forms, and mileage records accurately.
Communication: Maintain professional and clear communication with the transport coordinator, school staff, and parents/guardians as required, reporting any incidents or concerns immediately.
Fueling and Cleaning: Maintain the cleanliness of the minibus interior and exterior and ensure the vehicle is adequately fuelled.
Essential Requirements
Driving Licence: A current, valid manual (as opposed to automatic) UK driving licence
DBS Check: Willingness to undergo and pass an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as this role involves working with children.
Experience: Proven experience driving a minibus or similar passenger vehicle is desirable.
Patience and Reliability: Must be patient, punctual, reliable, and possess a calm temperament.
Working Rights: Must have the right to work in the UK.
Local Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of the Harpenden area and surrounding routes is highly beneficial.
Desirable
Category (D1 or higher) allowing the driving of a minibus (or a D licence).
Compensation and Hours
Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour, plus statutory holiday pay.
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