Minibus Driver

Job summary

Drive a 16-seater minibus on set routes between local schools and the holiday club, ensuring children travel safely and on time. Complete daily vehicle checks, keep the minibus clean, welcome and reassure children, coordinate with the holiday club team, and occasionally assist with trips or outings.

Job details

Minibus Driver – Holiday Club Shuttle Service Help local children get to holiday club safely, happily and on time. We’re urgently looking for a reliable and friendly Minibus Driver to join our holiday club team in Oxshott for October Half Term 2026. You’ll be responsible for safely transporting children between local schools and our holiday club, providing a friendly face at the start and end of their day. 📅 October Half Term: Monday 19 October – Friday 30 October 2026 This is a great opportunity for an experienced professional driver looking for part-time, school-holiday work and who enjoys being around children. The Role Drive safely: Operate our 16-seater minibus on set routes between schools and our holiday club. Keep things in check: Carry out daily vehicle checks and keep the minibus clean and tidy. Be a friendly face: Greet children warmly, ensure they feel safe, and maintain a calm and professional approach. Stay connected: Work closely with the holiday club team to ensure smooth journeys and well-organised journeys. Lend a hand: There may occasionally be opportunities to support with trips or outings during the day. About You Essential requirements: Aged 25 or over for insurance purposes Full Category D1 (Passenger Carrying Vehicle/PVC) driving licence Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) A safe and responsible driving record Confident driving a 16-seater minibus Punctual, reliable and professional Friendly and approachable, with a calm manner around children Able to commit to the October Half Term dates Desirable Previous experience driving chidlren or school/holiday club transport Good knowledge of local routes around Oxshott and the surrounding area First Aid or Safeguarding training (we can provide training where required) Enhanced DBS Check The Practical Bits Location: Oxshott, Surrey Dates: Monday 19 October - Friday 30 October 2026 Hours: 07:45–09:30 and 16:30–18:00, Monday–Friday during the holiday club Contract: Permanent, part-time (job share available) Job share: Available- we're happy to consider different combinations of regular shifts Standard rate: £15.30/hr + 12.07% holiday pay - £17.15/hr Morning rate: Early shifts are paid at time and a quarter, meaning ££19.13/hr + 12.07% holiday pay = £21.44/hr The enhanced morning rate reflects the early start and unsociable hours. There will also be opportunities to work on our minibus during future school holiday clubs.

What you’ll do

Drive a 16-seater minibus on set routes between local schools and the holiday club, ensuring children travel safely and on time. Complete daily vehicle checks, keep the minibus clean, welcome and reassure children, coordinate with the holiday club team, and occasionally assist with trips or outings.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 25, hold a full Category D1 passenger-carrying vehicle licence and Driver CPC, have a safe driving record, and be confident driving a 16-seater minibus. They must be punctual, reliable, professional, friendly with children, and available for the October 2026 half-term dates; experience transporting children, local route knowledge, first aid or safeguarding training, and an enhanced DBS check are desirable.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Route Planning · Preferred
• punctuality · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Safe Driving
• Minibus Operation
• Category D1 Driving Licence
• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence
• Vehicle Inspections
• Vehicle Cleaning
• Child Safety
• Route Planning
• Punctuality
• Reliability
• Professionalism
• Communication
• First Aid
• Safeguarding

Job areas

• Transportation
• Education
• Security & Safety