Come and join our Home to School Transport service!
We are CTOT, Westmorland and Furness Council’s in-house Transport Operational Team, and we are looking to recruit drivers who can operate a minibus with a D1 (grandfather rights) or Cat D driving license entitlement.
Term Time Only
Hours: Monday to Friday, TERM TIME ONLY; split shift basis.
Hours are variable, part-time (split shift), up to 25 hours during term-time, with potential opportunities during school holidays. Contracts available are permanent and casual (zero hours).
Location:
- Westmorland and Furness Council, Salthouse Road Depot and Sowerby Woods, Barrow in Furness, LA14 4RD
- Westmorland and Furness Council, County Hall, Busher Walk, Kendal, LA9 4RQ
- South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, LA9 4DQ
Who we are looking for…
Candidates should be flexible, capable of providing a high standard of passenger safety and care throughout the journey, and committed to delivering Home to School transport for mainstream or SEND pupils. Enhanced DBS clearance is required; full training and uniform are provided.
The service operates Monday to Friday during term time, with school runs on a split shift basis (approximately 7:30–9:30 am and 2:30–4:30 pm). We are developing work opportunities throughout the day, with hours potentially ranging from 22.5 to 37 hours per week during term time, with additional hours during school holidays.
Applicants interested in working mornings or afternoons on a "job-share" basis are also considered. The hourly rate is £14.36, increasing to £14.84 following a satisfactory probationary review, with a pay award pending.
Successful candidates will need to pass a driving assessment on the same day as the interview, held at either our Barrow Depot Sowerby Woods or Skirsgill Operational Depot, Penrith, Cumbria (any changes will be communicated).
Barrow Operations: Salthouse Road Depot & Sowerby Woods Depot Barrow
Minibus/MPV – for drivers able to operate a minibus with non-vocational D1 (grandfather rights).
Various contract hours available, part-time and full-time (term time).
Kendal Operations: South Lakeland House & Busher Walk, Kendal
Minibus/MPV – for drivers able to operate a minibus with non-vocational D1 (grandfather rights).
Various contract hours available, part-time and full-time (term time).
What we can offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council includes benefits such as a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and various perks and discounts. For more information, visit our Careers site.
Interested in learning more?
For further details about responsibilities and essential criteria, please view the attached documents:
* Post Specification
* Role Profile
If you have questions or wish to discuss this opportunity informally, contact:
Helen Macdonald: Helen.macdonald@cumbria.gov.uk, Barrow Supervisor, 07901828440
Edward Mudd: Edward.mudd@cumbria.gov.uk, Kendal & Penrith Area CTOT Supervisor, 07584617139
Julie Mattimore: Business Partner CTOT Operations and Transport Manager, 07881 250004, julie.mattimore@cumbria.gov.uk
To apply, please click the Apply Now link below.
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