Mini Bus Driver

About the company

Job Description Berry Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced and reliable School Minibus Driver to provide one day's cover at a school in Bishop Auckland on Wednesday 21st October 2026.

Your tasks

The successful candidate will be responsible for safely transporting students between their homes, school and other local educational establishments, driving a 16-seater minibus.

Duties and Responsibilities Morning Shift: 7:30am-9:30am

• 7:30am-8:30am: Collect students from designated pick-up locations within an 8-mile radius of the school and transport them to school.
• 8:30am-9:30am: Transport students attending off-site provision to 2-3 local schools before returning the minibus to the main school.

Afternoon Shift: 1:30pm-4:30pm

• 1:30pm-2:30pm: Collect students from off-site educational establishments.
• 3:00pm-4:30pm: Transport students from school to their designated home drop-off locations.

Requirements

• Valid UK driving licence with Category D1 or D entitlement appropriate to the vehicle and its operation.
• Enhanced DBS clearance appropriate for working with children, including a children's barred list check where applicable.
• Previous minibus or passenger transport driving experience.
• Reliable, punctual and professional approach.
• Good communication skills and an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Availability for both the morning and afternoon shifts on Wednesday 21st October.

Desirable

• Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service.
• Previous experience transporting schoolchildren.
• Good knowledge of Bishop Auckland and the surrounding areas.

How to apply

If you are an experienced minibus driver available on Wednesday 21st October and meet the above requirements, please apply today with your up-to-date CV or contact Berry Recruitment, Darlington, for further information.

Other

School Minibus Driver - One Day Cover *Location: Bishop Auckland, DL14 Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026 Pay Rate: £15.50 per hour Hours: 7:30am-9:30am and 1:30pm-4:30pm Total Hours:** 5 hours - £77.50 gross, paid PAYE.

Please note: This is a temporary assignment for one day only, with a split shift covering morning and afternoon school transport.

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.