School Minibus Driver – East Dorset & BCP

About the role

Dorset Community Transport (DCT) is seeking reliable drivers to provide safe home‑to‑school journeys for pupils across East Dorset and BCP. The role also includes occasional community group trips and door‑to‑door transport for vulnerable passengers.

Key responsibilities

• Collect passengers from their homes or designated pick‑up points and deliver them to schools, shopping centres or other destinations.
• Assist passengers with boarding, luggage, mobility aids and ensure they are securely seated or restrained.
• Carry out vehicle defect checks, record mileage and complete required paperwork.
• Handle cash transactions when applicable and keep accurate records of fares collected.
• Read safety notices, attend team meetings and undertake any other duties delegated by the operations team.

Required profile

• Full UK driving licence with D1 or D1 101 category (no more than 6 penalty points and no drink‑driving convictions).
• Age 21 + and own private transport to reach the depot.
• Extensive driving experience and ability to plan routes.
• Physically capable of manual handling, including assisting wheelchair users.
• Excellent verbal communication, reliable, punctual and presentable.

Required skills

• Full UK driving licence (D1/D1 101 category).
• MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) training for safe carriage of wheelchair users.

What we offer

• Hourly rate of £13.09 plus statutory holiday pay.
• Pro‑rated paid holiday (5.6 weeks including bank holidays) and additional sick‑pay scheme.
• Full induction training covering safeguarding, health & safety and accessible transport.
• Opportunities for overtime during term time and limited work during school holidays.