Bus drivers Work, Jobs in Crewkerne, Som (with Salaries)

Driver
Somerset Council —Somerton
- £25,185 - £25,989 a year
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Driving
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
1d
Trainee Bus Driver
First Bus —Weymouth
- £14.25 an hour
- Weekend availability
- No experience needed
- Driving
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Experienced Bus Driver
First Bus —Weymouth
- £14.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Driving
- Free parking
- Annual leave
PCV Coach Driver
Seaward Travel Dorset —Weymouth
- £37,700 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Driving
- In-person
Quick apply
2d
Experienced Coach Driver
First Bus —Taunton
- £15.50 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Driving
- Free parking
- Annual leave
7d

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Driver

Somerset Council -
Somerton

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Job details

Full-time
£25,185 - £25,989 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Customer service
First aid
Driving
Category D1 Licence
Communication skills

Full job description

Date: 16 Jun 2026

Location: Somerton, GB, TA11 6LY

Company: Somerset Council

Driver x 3

Based in Somerton

37 hours per week

You will work 5 days from 7 including weekends and Bank Holidays

Closing date: 30/06/26

Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum.

Role summary

We are looking for professional drivers to safely operate our passenger transport vehicles. You will be following prescribed routes, ensuring the comfort, security and wellbeing of all passengers throughout their journey. You will also be responsible for carrying out routine vehicle maintenance checks, maintaining the vehicle’s cleanliness and ensuring all equipment used is operated correctly and in line with required guidelines.

What you’ll do - key responsibilities

Attend to the general safety and wellbeing of passengers whilst travelling.
Assist passengers where it is safe to do so, on and off the vehicle and carry out all other duties associated with the collection and returning of passengers.
Ensure that all correct procedures and safety guidelines are complied with, including when operating rear lift equipment.
Undertake routine daily maintenance of the vehicle, maintaining a clean and tidy condition.
Ensure that daily and weekly vehicle checks are undertaken.

What we’re looking for – knowledge, experience & skills

Essential

Class D1 on the driving licence.
Good with people, reliable, good timekeeper.
Calm, patient, diplomatic.
Sensible, safety conscious.
Flexible approach to work and shifts.
Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people with disabilities.
Ability to safely manage and operate vehicle-based health & safety equipment (e.g., wheelchair restraints, floor tracking).
Strong awareness of safety procedures, including securing passengers and mobility equipment.
Good communication skills for interacting with passengers, families, carers, and school staff.
Reasonable standard of general education.

Desirable

Knowledge of working with individuals who have disabilities.
Awareness of First Aid and Moving & Handling principles.
Experience of working in a customer care environment and dealing with people who have disabilities.
Nationally recognised driving qualifications, PCV etc.

Additional Information

25 days of annual leave (additional to bank holidays).

Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Peter McNaughton, Area Operations Manager, via email at [email protected].

A full job description will be provided to shortlisted candidates or on request.

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