Minibus Driver
2 months ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
Maynards Travel is seeking qualified bus drivers to fill the role of SEND School Minibus Driver. This is a part-time position contracted for school term-time only. Duties will include but are not limited to: β’ Driving a company minibus on Newcastle City Council SEND School Contracts whilst obeying UK traffic laws and the Highway Code, β’ Working with a company travel assistant on your allocated school run, β’ Look after your allocated minibus including first use checks, general cleaning and basic maintenance, β’ Reporting defects in a timely manner to your line manager, β’ If you have a full Cat D entitlement then there may be scope for ad hoc private hire work (this can be discussed at interview) Candidates must have the following: β’ A vocational Cat D1/D licence entitlement with a valid CPC (If there is code 101 or "NFHR" next to this entitlement on you photocard, we would need to do a licence check with the DVLA to make sure your D1/D entitlement is valid)., β’ At least 1 year of driving experience, β’ No more than 6 penalty points., β’ Enhanced DBS certificate no more the 3 years old or be on the DBS Update Service (This can be applied for if you are successful in your application) Ideal skills for this position: β’ Have a friendly and approachable attitude and be able to work with children that have Special Educational Needs or Disabilities, β’ Be able to secure wheel chair restraints at floor level