School Minibus Driver (West Dorset)

About the role

Dorset Community Transport (DCT) is looking for reliable drivers to provide safe home‑to‑school journeys for pupils and transport for community groups across the Bridport area.

Key responsibilities

• Collect passengers from home or designated pick‑up points and transport them safely to schools, shopping centres or other destinations.
• Provide door‑to‑door assistance, helping with mobility aids, shopping or wheelchair restraints.
• Conduct vehicle safety and defect checks before each shift and record mileage.
• Complete paperwork such as passenger lists, mileage records and cash handling logs.
• Read safety notices, emails and attend team meetings to stay updated.

Required profile

• Full UK driving licence (category D1 or D1+101) with no more than six penalty points and no drink‑driving convictions.
• Age 21 years or older and own private transport to reach the depot.
• Extensive driving experience and ability to plan routes.
• Physically able to assist disabled passengers, handle manual tasks and operate wheelchair restraints.
• Good verbal communication, reliable, punctual and presentable.

What we offer

• Hourly rate of £13.09 plus accrued holiday pay.
• Minimum guaranteed 16 hours per week with opportunity for overtime.
• Pro‑rated 5.6 weeks paid holiday and additional sick‑pay scheme.
• Full training including the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS) and safeguarding induction.
• Flexible split‑shift pattern during term time (approx. 7 am‑9:30 am and 2:15 pm‑4:45 pm).