Directorate - Regeneration & Environment

25 hours per week, term time, permanent

We have an exciting opportunity to become a Passenger Services Driver for Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. This role offers a chance to be part of a friendly team committed to providing exceptional service and making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs in the borough of Rotherham.

As a Passenger Services Driver, you will have the responsibility of transporting passengers with special needs to various locations, particularly from home to school in the morning and back in the afternoon. This role involves driving a range of modern designated vehicles and working closely with children, young people, their parents, and carers. It requires patience, understanding, and effective communication skills to ensure every journey is a positive and enjoyable experience.

We are looking for individuals who hold a D1 Category driving licence allowing them to drive vehicles carrying up to 16 passengers or possess a PSV Licence. We offer training in Minibus Awareness Standards to ensure you are well-equipped for the role.

For an informal discussion, please email your contact details to Transport Services at R&E-PassengerTransport@rotherham.gov.uk

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check  

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.       

Until 31st March 2026 employees paid at Band D and above are subject to a temporary pay reduction of 1.15% spread out by means of a monthly deduction from each pay period over the full financial year. In recognition of implementing this temporary measure, those who experience a pay reduction will be awarded three additional days leave (pro rata for part-time).

Thank you for considering this opportunity to join our team and contribute to the well-being of children and young people in Rotherham.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.