Part Time Minibus Driver

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
£26,824 - £29,540 a year
England
3 weeks ago
Job Introduction

Part Time Minibus Driver

Hours: 25 hours per week

£26,824 - £29,540 pro rata per annum. Incremental progression is subject to performance.

Would you like to make a real difference to the lives of disabled people in Solihull?

We are seeking a full time Driver to join Solihull Council’s Transport Fleet. As a Minibus Driver, you will assist service users of all ages with special needs or learning or mobility difficulties, helping them access local day centres or schools throughout the borough.

You will hold a current and valid driving licence with Category D1 and hold a MIDAS qualification for minibus driving (or be prepared to undertake the relevant training through an approved training provider).

You will also have

  • Experience of driving larger vehicles
  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills
  • A good understanding of the support required by people with learning and/or physical disabilities
  • Ability to physically push and clamp wheelchairs
  • Ability to observe service users and respond to their diverse needs.

In return we offer:

  • Annual leave starting at 25 days and rising to 30 days after 5 years service.
  • The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days leave per year.
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • A wide range of learning and development opportunities.
  • Employee benefits including access to staff discounts and a 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice and support.

Due to the nature of the work, you will be required to work a split shift, which is anytime between 07:15 to 10:30 and 14:30 to 17:30, Monday to Friday.

To apply, please click on the link below. If you have a specific question or require further information regarding this post, please contact Brian Davies, on 0121 704 6305 or email brian.davies@solihull.gov.uk

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Interview date: w/c 26th August 2025

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

The Fluency Duty for this role is Required.

This post requires the following Disclosure and Barring check: DBS Enhanced Adults & Childrens. Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

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