Part‑Time Minibus Driver – Weekends (West Dorset)

About the role

Dorset Community Transport (DCT) is looking for a reliable part‑time Minibus Driver to provide weekend transport services in West Dorset, primarily around Bridport. The role is year‑round and includes transporting passengers to schools, community activities and other destinations.

Key responsibilities

• Collect and transport passengers to destinations such as schools, shopping centres and community activities.
• Provide door‑to‑door assistance, including helping with mobility aids, shopping and wheelchair restraints.
• Conduct vehicle safety and defect checks before each shift and complete required paperwork (mileage, passenger lists, cash handling).
• Communicate via email and attend team meetings and driver training sessions.

Required profile

• Full UK driving licence (Category D1/D1 + 101) with no more than 6 penalty points and no drink‑driving convictions.
• Age 21 + , reliable private transport to reach the depot and ability to plan routes.
• Physically capable of manual handling and assisting disabled passengers.
• Good verbal communication, punctual and presentable.

Required skills

• Full UK driving licence (Category D1/D1 + 101).
• Vehicle safety and defect inspection.
• Manual handling of passengers and wheelchair users.

What we offer

• Permanent part‑time, year‑round role with a minimum guarantee of 16 hours per week.
• Hourly rate £12.71 plus holiday pay, paid overtime and statutory sick pay.
• 5.6 weeks pro‑rata paid holiday (including bank holidays).
• Full training including the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme, safeguarding and health & safety.