Minibus Driver

Full-Time No home office possible

Abbotsholme is a co-educational, boarding and day school set in a large, beautiful estate on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. We are committed to a holistic philosophy of education, striving to nurture and develop pupils\’ strengths and abilities through excellence in academic studies, superb pastoral care and a unique and broad-ranging extra-curricular programme. Abbotsholme is a day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 2-20, providing a progressive education for today\’s world. We develop enquiring minds and independent thinkers through respect, honesty, humility, integrity and courage.

A vacancy has arisen with the school for an enthusiastic and motivated part-time School Bus Driver to join our thriving and successful department. The successful candidate will be expected to be fully committed to our school, working to a high standard.

Main Objectives

To drive Company vehicles to provide an efficient, reliable, quality service in accordance with safety legislation and company procedures.
To follow the instructions as per the work schedule / information or the directions of the Transport Manager/Operations Manager.
When driving to ensure the safety of passengers, vehicles, employees and other road users.

Relationships

Directly responsible to Transport Manager / Operations Manager
Regular and direct working relationships with Office Staff, Drivers, Teaching Staff, TAs, Boarding Staff
Direct working Relationships with Students/Parents
Indirect Working Relationships with Company Directors

Qualifications

Full Category D1 Licence, with no restrictions
Attained Driver Certificate of professional competence and Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) (essential)

Key Responsibilities

To drive any Company vehicle in accordance with the legal requirements and Company procedures following duties allocated by the Operations Staff.
To communicate with passengers in a clear concise and polite manner and to ensure they are respected and made to feel welcome regardless of age, sex, race, colour or culture.

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