Minibus Driver

Minibus Driver

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Part time (20 hours per week) / Term time only (39 weeks per year)

This role is Monday to Friday with split shifts:

• Morning: 07:30 – 09:30 
• Afternoon:15:30–17:30
• There may also be opportunities for additional hours, trips, and transport duties as required.

What we are looking for:

• Full and ‘clean’ UK driving licence held for a minimum of 5 years
• Category D1 (Minibus) PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) driving licence
• Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operator's Licence
• Experience of driving minibuses/large vehicles
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare
• Ability to maintain accurate vehicle records

Duties/responsibilities:

• Carry out routine visual safety checks of the minibus prior to each journey, including checking tyre condition and pressure, fuel levels, lights and general roadworthiness.
• Drive the minibus safely and responsibly at all times, ensuring full compliance with road traffic legislation and College policies and procedures.
• Ensure the safety, welfare and comfort of students and staff whilst travelling on College transport.
• Liaise with relevant academic and support staff to confirm transport arrangements, collection/drop-off times and student numbers.
• Transport students to and from pre-arranged locations in a safe, punctual and professional manner
• Promptly report any vehicle defects, incidents, accidents or concerns to the appropriate member of staff.
• Undertake all duties in accordance with College safeguarding policies, procedures and protocols
• Remain aware of, and comply with, child protection and safeguarding requirements when working with young people

Benefits:

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, Starbucks, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Blue Light Discount
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site
• Eye care voucher

Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students “enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed”, and benefit from “highly supportive relationships” with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place “an effective policy for safer recruitment.”

At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

This college is a smoke-free campus—smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.

Closing date 12th July (we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than advertised and so recommend submitting your application at your earliest convenience)

Interview date expected to be 30th June and/or 2nd July 2026 for early applications