School Transport Driver — Flexible Hours in Kenn

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Cat B Driver (taxi licence preferred but not essential) to join our Integrated Transport Solutions team, responsible for School Transport and public Demand Response Transport services.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Operations Lead Officer, undertake quality customer focused services supporting the work of the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) and other front‑line services provided by North Somerset Council (NSC).
• Operate fleet vehicles within a pre‑arranged, structured schedule to convey passengers or public focused front‑line services.
• Effectively deliver front‑line services to customers in accordance with a journey plan, timetable and/or transportation manifest, in a timely manner with a customer‑focused professional approach.
• Report issues or client experiences at each engagement in line with agreed protocols and instructions on the schedule/plan, reporting any incidents and communicating any variances in accordance with council policy.
• Use the ICT equipment/systems and ticket machines provided to allow quality monitoring of the services provided.
• Have a good standard of general education required to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to take money or card payments.
• Position, collect and return council vehicles from multi‑point locations.
• Support services in the upkeep and housekeeping and general maintenance of council assets, such as vehicles, public transport infrastructure and communal areas.
• Undertake a daily vehicle walk‑around check and report defects or damage.
• Report near‑miss or damage incurred in an accident.
• Maintain a current, valid driving licence (minimum of a Category B) and submit this routinely for review.
• Maintain a valid taxi licence certificate in line with Integrated Transport Solutions.
• Maintain a valid enhanced DBS using the update service.

Requirements

• Applicants must undertake training to become licensed taxi drivers, including a taxi test with knowledge of the area, DBS enhanced certification, and the ability to pass a driver medical and driving assessment. All training and costs are provided.
• Clean driving licence.
• Ability to hold or pass taxi licence requirements.
• Customer‑focused and excellent driving standards.

Work Style

• No days in the office. Primarily a field worker working remotely. Comes into the office for meetings or focused work.
• Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.

Location

This position is currently based at our Castlewood offices in Clevedon. Please be advised that this office and depot will be closing in 2026. Consultation is underway to determine the new location for colleagues based in Castlewood, either at Weston‑Super‑Mare or within North Somerset.

Desirable Criteria

• Taxi licence.
• Flexible working hours outside of normal working pattern.

Disability Confidence

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year.
• Dedicated in‑house Wellbeing Team.
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.
• Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

Commitment

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high‑quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.