Apprentice Transport Large Bus and Minibus Driver

5 months ago


Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom Pembrokeshire County Council Full time

National Apprentice Rates

**Join Our Team as an Apprentice Transport Large Bus and Minibus Driver**

Are you passionate about driving and committed to providing safe, reliable transportation? We’re seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team as an **Apprentice Transport Large Bus and Minibus Driver**.

In this role, you’ll develop practical and theoretical skills to qualify as a driver of large buses and minibuses. Your mission? Safely convey pupils and clients from their homes to schools or centres, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout the journey.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Work towards achieving a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Passenger Carrying Vehicle Driving (Bus & Coach).
- Comply with relevant Road Transport Law and Statutory Regulations related to PCV and minibus driving.
- Prioritise passenger safety by adhering to Health and Safety regulations and promptly reporting hazards or defects.
- Drive vehicles in accordance with the Council’s Drivers Handbook.
- Assist passengers between their home address and the vehicle, paying special attention to wheelchair anchorages and seatbelts.
- Monitor passenger conditions and report concerns to the Centre Manager or Head Teacher.
- Attend occasional courses outside normal working hours (Risk Assessment, Safeguarding, First Aid, and Manual Handling).

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Full driving licence (essential).
- Previous experience with disabled customers (desirable).
- Aged 18 or over.
- Caring and considerate attitude towards passengers.
- Clear Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Willingness to undertake training (essential).

**Why Choose Us?**
- Equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer.
- Flexible working hours.
- Supportive coaching and mentoring.
- Same employment rights as other staff members.

**Employment Checks**

**Safeguarding**

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

**Support & Additional Info**
- Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.



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