Salary: £13.05 - £13.47 per hour
Hours per week: 15-37 hours
Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting
Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.
Please note; the working pattern for this role is term time only. Passenger Vehicle Drivers will work 38 term time weeks per year, with an additional 5.7 paid holiday weeks, with pay pro-rata'd across 12 months.
Please only apply for this role if you have a D1 on your driving licence
Are you in search of a truly fulfilling role? Here's your chance! Join our Passenger Transport service and play a critical role in ensuring that vulnerable children in Wiltshire receive the education they rightfully deserve.
As a Passenger Vehicle Driver, you will transport passengers between home and their destination in relation to external visits and other journeys as directed. You'll be responsible for the safety of the vehicle and passengers, collaborating closely with any accompanying Passenger Assistants.
A relevant and clean driving license is a must, along with some basic know-how on vehicle maintenance. You'll need to master the use of harness equipment tailored for individual clients on the vehicle. But don't worry, we provide mandatory training in handling this equipment, ensuring you're well prepared to transport students with Special Educational Needs, including those with medical conditions.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here .
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Contact details
For more details, contact the Passenger Transport Unit Team at [email protected] .
Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application.
Application criteria
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply.
We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.
While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity.
If you have applied for this role within the last six months, you do not need to reapply. Your application will remain on file and will be considered.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion
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Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.
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