Job Specifics
* Reference No: CD301
* Location: Hamilton
* Hours: Part Time (16 hours, overtime available)
* Salary: up to £15.00 D.O.E
* Closing Date: Friday 27th June 2025
* Why should you apply for this role: Work life balance.
Job Overview
We have an urgent requirement for a part-time Minibus Driver for our school route covering South Lanarkshire.
The Minibus Driver will drive the minibus in a professional, responsible, and competent manner at all times, ensuring the continuous safety of everyone involved including passengers, other road users, pedestrians and themselves.
Applicants must hold a full clean driving licence and be capable of passing the MIDAS driving test. A Category D1 on your driving licence is required for this role.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Key Tasks
* Drive the minibus during morning and afternoon school runs according to pre-determined routes to pick up pupils for the start and end of the school day.
* Transport pupils on a set route using specified stops as timetabled as required.
* Be responsible for the safety and supervision of pupils, including their good behaviour, on all journeys and to report any issues to the Transport Coordinator.
* Check that all pupils have their seat belts properly fastened before the vehicle moves off and ensure they wear them for the duration of the journey, and that the full complement of pupils in the vehicle is not exceeded at any time.
* Follow safety rules as pupils are boarding and exiting the bus, and as they cross the road to do so.
* Fasten all doors properly when a pupil enters or leaves the vehicle, and ensure all pupils remain properly seated whilst the vehicle is in motion, checking any misbehaviour, which might lead to an accident, and reporting it to the Transport Coordinator.
* Drive in a safe and considerate manner by complying with all laws and school policies pertaining to the driving of minibuses or Health and Safety of pupils.
* Ensure the minibus is tidy before and after use, removing any rubbish left behind.
* Refuel the minibus as required.
* Undertake additional duties that are commensurate with the role, as reasonably required.
Employer Expectations Skills/Knowledge/Experience
* Punctual and reliable.
* Friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills.
Qualifications/Tickets/Licences Required
* Full clean driving licence with Cat D1.
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