Minibus Driver

  • Henley on Thames
  • Vanta Staffing Limited

Minibus Driver

Part-time

Monday - Friday

7am-8.45am and 3.45pm-6pm

Term time (36 weeks)

Training provided - including Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme and First Aid

Duties : Driving school vehicle

  • Responsible for the safety, comfort and welfare of the children.
  • Carry out driver's daily and weekly vehicle checks
  • Report any vehicle defects, faults, incidents and accidents
  • Be responsible for the cleanliness of vehicles, inside and out and ensuring the vehicle is in a clean and roadworthy condition before and after use.
  • Refuel vehicles as required.
  • Maintain accurate records of vehicle usage.
  • Maintain accurate records of the children using the service each day.
  • Maintain and help to promote a good school image, working attire should be worn at all times and kept in a clean and tidy condition.
  • Work within health and safety guidelines and other guidelines that may be issued from time-to-time
  • Work within the constraints and guidelines as set out in the school handbook.
  • To undertake any other associated duties as required by the Headmistress
  • Plan alternative road routes to and from school when necessary and keeping parents informed of any changes.

You will need:

  • Clean driving licence
  • Pleasant approachable personality.
  • Ability to keep control of children
  • An ability to communicate with a range of people
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Reliable and trustworthy.
  • Honest, sense of responsibility and confidentiality.
  • Flexible approach to working arrangements.
  • Sensitivity to user needs
  • Willing to undertake training as appropriate.
  • Hold a current, clean and valid driving licence D1 unrestricted or a PSV licence, D1 restricted (car licence obtained prior to 01/01/1997) considered.
  • Capability to maintain accurate vehicle and user records.
  • Competent to undertake daily and weekly vehicle checks and carry out basic maintenance.

Vanta Staffing Limited is acting as an Employment agency in relation to this vacancy.