Minibus Driver

Minibus Driver

Wiltshire College & University Centre Lackham Campus

Are you a safe reliable driver who takes pride in providing an excellent service

Wiltshire College & University Centre is looking for a Minibus Driver to support the Faculty for Environment Science & Enterprise with class trips educational visits events and other activities across the college and wider community.

This is a varied and important role helping learners access valuable experiences beyond the classroom while ensuring they travel safely comfortably and reliably. Youll play an important part in supporting teaching and learning providing transport for learners and staff to a range of destinations.

Whether youre an experienced professional driver looking for a flexible role in an education environment or youre looking for a varied position where you can make a genuine difference to learners this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What We Offer

Salary: 13.12 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent Variable Hours as and when required (up to 30 hours per week)

Outstanding Benefits

• Great Local Government Pension Scheme strong financial security for your future
• Generous Holiday Entitlement paid annual leave in line with your contractual arrangements
• College closure and wellbeing days including the Christmas closure period
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing legal and financial advice
• Free On-Site Gyms available at multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts savings on retail tech travel and leisure
• Cycle-to-Work save on commuting costs and stay active
• Training and Development ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• Additional Perks discounted hair & beauty treatments meals and exclusive attraction offers

A flexible role that allows you to use your driving skills while supporting learners and contributing to their educational experience.

What Youll Do

• Drive the Colleges minibus safely and responsibly transporting learners and staff to class trips educational visits events activities and other approved destinations
• Plan and follow agreed routes and schedules ensuring passengers arrive safely and on time
• Provide a friendly professional and helpful service to learners staff and other passengers
• Carry out daily vehicle checks before and after use in line with college requirements
• Complete any required vehicle safety and condition checks and promptly report faults or concerns
• Keep the minibus clean safe presentable and in good working condition
• Ensure passengers follow appropriate safety procedures while travelling
• Support learners appropriately during journeys and maintain a calm patient and approachable manner
• Follow all College policies and procedures including safeguarding Health & Safety and minibus driver requirements
• Maintain appropriate records relating to vehicle checks journeys incidents or other required documentation
• Communicate effectively with the relevant Faculty staff regarding journey arrangements timings destinations and any issues arising
• Respond appropriately to changes in arrangements or unexpected circumstances during trips
• Contribute to creating a positive and safe experience for learners during educational visits
• Attend and participate in agreed College activities and relevant staff development
• Maintain your own continuing professional development
• Undertake First Aid duties when required
• Carry out other duties consistent with the general nature and responsibilities of the role

What Youll Bring

• A full valid driving licence with Cat D1 entitlement and no more than 6 current points.
• Previous experience of driving a minibus or providing passenger transport would be desirable
• A strong commitment to passenger safety and responsible driving
• Good knowledge and understanding of vehicle safety checks and the importance of reporting faults promptly
• A reliable punctual and professional approach to work
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive relationships with learners and staff
• A calm patient and approachable manner when dealing with passengers
• The ability to drive confidently in a variety of locations and road conditions
• An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and Health & Safety within an educational environment
• The ability to work flexibly and respond to variable hours and changing trip requirements
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to the wider College team
• A willingness to undertake relevant training and maintain your continuing professional development
• First Aid training or a willingness to undertake First Aid training
• A proactive and helpful approach with a commitment to providing an excellent service to learners and staff

Why Choose This Path

Put your driving skills to work in a role where every journey can contribute to a learners education and experience:

• Support the Faculty for Environment Science & Enterprise with class trips and educational visits
• Help learners access valuable experiences beyond the classroom
• Enjoy a varied role with different destinations activities and journeys
• Build positive relationships with learners teaching staff and colleagues
• Use your driving experience in a supportive educational environment
• Enjoy the flexibility of a variable-hours position
• Benefit from excellent employee benefits and professional development opportunities
• Play an important role in ensuring learners can travel safely and reliably

Use your driving experience to support teaching and learning help learners explore opportunities beyond the classroom and become an important part of the College community.

Make a move that truly pays off

If youre a safe dependable driver looking for a flexible and rewarding role where your skills can make a real difference to learners wed love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 01/10/26

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

INDAD

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.