Job Description

Part Time School Driver - Term Time Only

Driver Job Description

24x7 Ltd have been providing Home to School transport across the UK for children with special educational needs and vulnerable adults since 2001. With increased demand from County Councils, we now have opportunities for people to join our friendly team across the country.

You will be provided with a suitable vehicle (all can be driven on a car licence) for new or existing home to school Council contracts in your local area.

You will be required to work from home part time Monday-Friday usually mornings and afternoons during term time only. You will be starting at 7-7.30am for your morning route and your hours will be 12 - 25 hours per week (average 18 hours per week subject to the route you are allocated).

Your job role

• Transport SEN or vulnerable children and adults to and from school, college, or day care centres
• To work in an effective, safe, flexible manner and support the operation of the Company
• To quickly establish positive and professional relationships with passengers, their carers / parents and the key people at the establishments they attend.
• To keep the vehicle in a roadworthy, clean and tidy manner at all times.
• To make yourself available both am and pm on all school days.

Driver responsibilities

You must

• Hold a valid UK driving licence
• Be able to drive a company supplied vehicle which includes cars, 8 seat people carriers and larger wheelchair accessible vehicles (all can be driven on a car licence). Previous experience would be beneficial but not essential.
• Keep the provided vehicle secure and at a safe and convenient location
• Be 25 years of age or above for vehicle insurance purposes
• Pass an enhanced DBS criminal record check for you as you will be working with children, young persons and/or vulnerable adults.
• Have a friendly and positive attitude, enjoy working with children, be fit and reliable.
• Be able to pass a Group 2 medical to comply with licensing standards.
• Be able to communicate proficiently in the English language.

Driver Benefits

• School Term Time Work
• Part Time Hours
• Monthly salary
• Permanent Contract
• Holiday Pay
• Contributary Pension
• Training Provided
• DBS and Private Hire Licence
• Vehicles and Fuel cards provided (both for company work only).