Location
Derry
Primary depot: Springtown Transport Depot
Additional location: Rossmar Special School, Limavady
Salary & Benefits
- £14.99 – £15.74 per hour
- Permanent full-time position
- 36 hours per week
- Monday to Friday schedule (7.2 hours daily)
- Retainer payment during school holidays
About the Role
A School Bus Driver is required to safely transport children, including pupils with mobility needs and learning difficulties, to and from school and other authorised locations. The role involves ensuring passenger safety, assisting children boarding and leaving the vehicle, and maintaining high standards of vehicle care and record keeping.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate allocated school buses in accordance with road safety laws and regulations
- Assist children, including wheelchair users and passengers with additional needs
- Operate vehicle lifts, ramps, and wheelchair restraints
- Maintain good behaviour and report incidents when necessary
- Carry out routine vehicle checks and basic maintenance
- Keep accurate records including mileage, fuel usage, servicing, and tachograph information
- Provide basic first aid where required
- Ensure vehicles remain clean, safe, and roadworthy
- Follow all Health & Safety and Education Authority procedures
Essential Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A full Category D driving licence
- Driver Qualification Card (DQC)
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card before employment begins
- Experience driving buses with 17 seats or more
- Good record-keeping skills
- Willingness to complete required training and certifications
Skills & Qualities
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Safe and professional driving ability
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Excellent customer service
- Ability to meet deadlines and follow instructions
- Good spoken and written English
Desirable Experience
- Experience using wheelchair-accessible vehicle equipment and mobility aids
Additional Information
This position involves regulated activity with children and requires an Enhanced Criminal Background Check through AccessNI.
The employer is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Women are particularly encouraged to apply due to under-representation within the driving team.