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Mini Bus Driver/Assistant
Job Posted: an hour ago
Salary: £ 12.85 - 12.85 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Huddersfield, Kirklees
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Mini-Bus Driver/Attendant – Kirklees Area (Local Authority)
Salary: £12.85 per hour
Hours: Split shift – typically 7:00–9:30am and 2:30–5:00pm (hours may vary depending on route)
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Kirklees and surrounding areas
Contract Type: Permanent / Part-time
Reporting to: Passenger Travel Service Manager
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Mini-Bus Driver/Attendant to join the Kirklees Council Passenger Travel Service, which provides safe and reliable transport for over 1,000 pre-16 children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to schools within Kirklees and beyond.
This role is about more than just getting passengers from A to B — we want to make every journey safe, comfortable, and enjoyable. You’ll be a key part of a team making a real difference in the lives of our passengers and their families.
Key Responsibilities
* Safely drive council minibuses in line with the Code of Practice and road safety regulations.
* Ensure safe boarding, seating, and disembarking of passengers, including the correct securing of wheelchairs and seatbelts.
* Provide assistance to passengers where required, including safe transfers to and from the vehicle.
* Carry out manual handling tasks, including fitting/removing passenger seats and securing wheelchair clamps.
* Maintain a calm, patient, and professional manner when supporting passengers, some of whom may display challenging behaviours.
* Ensure vehicles are kept clean and in a safe, roadworthy condition, reporting any maintenance issues promptly.
Requirements
* Full UK Driving Licence with D1 entitlement (no more than 6 penalty points).
* Minimum 2 years’ driving experience.
* Flexibility to work outside standard home-to-school transport times when required.
* Ability to carry out manual handling duties.
* Enhanced DBS Check with both Adult and Children’s Barred List clearance (Council will arrange if not current).
* Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, working with children and young people with SEND.
Hours & Working Pattern
* Split shifts, typically 7:00–9:30am and 2:30–5:00pm.
* Hours may vary depending on assigned route.
Why Join Us?
* Opportunity to make a real difference in the community.
* Supportive team environment within the local authority.
* Interviews will be held in late August for a September start.
* Full training provided, including passenger safety and disability awareness.
* Competitive hourly rate of £12.85.
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