Minibus Driver (Relief) (MOR11989) - MOR11989 in Elgin

To legally and safely undertake driving duties associated with category D1 driving licence restrictions (Maximum passenger carriage 16 pax), to provide essential education, Community, Demand Response and Fixed route services including Non-emergency hospital patient transfers throughout Moray.

Deliver service obligations which meet awarded Contract terms and conditions. Operate to standards as directed by PTU Public Transport Officer and Coordinator. Provide excellent customer service, taking into consideration mobility, health and social isolation issues.

Requirements

• Transport school pupils safely to and from school.
• Maintain good standards of discipline whilst pupils are on board, alighting or disembarking the vehicle ensuring pupils are safe and comfortable.
• Transport Disabled, Elderly and Vulnerable adults safely to and from Community group Centres, Demand response or fixed route Services.
• Assist non-emergency patients from hospital discharge point to destination which requires a degree of patient assistance returning home.
• Ensure wheelchairs, walking aids and other passenger items are stowed and secured safely ensuring all passengers are given support and assistance if requested.
• Manual movement and handling of passengers in wheelchairs using the correct restraints to secure wheelchairs whilst being transported.
• Drive all vehicle types within licence parameters that are owned, managed and operated on behalf of the Moray Council in a safe and courteous manner.
• Report all accidents or incidents as directed in service policy to your Line Manager.
• Understand and operate all equipment fitted to the vehicle competently.
• Conduct routine vehicle and equipment daily walk round checks and complete defect reporting as directed in service policy and procedures.
• Accurately complete all paperwork and documentation associated with service vehicles.
• Attend regular planned training events in accordance with legal and service need requirements.
• Operate IT platforms to enable the use of on vehicle ticket machines systems or dial a bus software to access Runsheets and prepare routes.

The Individual

• Proven driving experience.
• Ability to complete driver walk round safety checks on vehicles.
• Driving licence with category D1 entitlement.
• Able to work on own initiative and to deadlines.
• Maintaining Vehicle cleanliness and equipment checks.
• Ability to complete vehicle logsheets and other vehicle documentation.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to work unsupervised and be able to carry out physical duties including assisting wheelchair passengers.
• Cash handling.
• Manual Handling.
• Protecting customer/client data.
• Excellent timekeeping.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to communicate with school pupils, client groups, and members of the general public.
• Caring, Friendly and Courteous manner.
• Ability to undertake routine vehicle cleaning.
• Ability to assist clients when boarding and alighting the vehicle, including wheelchair passengers.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service.

This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.

Relief positions

Closing Date: 10 July 2026

Hourly Rate £14.27

For further information please contact Charlie Shaw 01343 563798