UGO Bus Driver
Permanent, Part Time
Up to £25,081 per annum (full time equivalent)
Location: Essex
Working Style:
Join our UGO Bus Team!
UGO Bus provides tailored transport for businesses, residents, and public sector organisations with our modern, accessible minibuses. As part of Essex County Council, one of the UK's largest local authorities, we pride ourselves on offering a friendly, dependable, and personable service.
We’re looking for people with an outward looking, caring and professional approach. The ideal person will naturally go above and beyond; acknowledging that our passengers value a friendly face and someone who is thoughtful and considerate. All our drivers work on a split shift pattern, so flexibility is key. For example, a split shift can cover from 7.30am to 10am and 2.30pm to 5pm. Please note, the salary for part time and term time roles will be pro rata.
We are currently looking for UGO Bus Driver across the following locations.
West Essex
1. Harlow - As and When
2. Loughton - 25 hours per week
3. Brentwood - As and When
South Essex
4. Basildon/Canvey - As and When
5. Basildon - 20 hours per week
6. Rochford - As and When
North Essex
7. Clacton (SEND) - 24 hours Term Time
As a Ugobus driver, you’ll be working with a diverse range of passengers; working with students through to older people, and individuals with disabilities or special educational needs.
To find out more information about our UGO Bus service, please watch our video:
We are looking for someone who
8. Hold a valid driving license with a D1 entitlement - Essential
9. Experience in working with customers from a broad and diverse range of backgrounds/needs
10. Can demonstrate prior experience of being adaptable and flexible to business pressures
11. Ability to work under pressure and remain a calm and professional approach
12. Ability to use a smartphone and/or tablet
13. Demonstrate good communication and social skills in a customer-based setting
If successful, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check, undertake an ECC minibus driver’s assessment and attend mandatory training; including, but not limited to MiDAS and First Aid
Why Essex?
As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.
In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government’s devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about
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