D1 Licensed Minibus Driver

Salary: 25614 - 26847pro rata per annum

Grade: CD

Contract: Fixed term 12 months

Hours: 30 hrs per week Term time only

Location: Harrogate North Yorkshire

If you love working with people and naturally look out for others youre exactly who were looking for.

Across North Yorkshire our Integrated Passenger Transport Operations Team keeps our community moving. Our extensive network of more than 120 vehicles mainly minibuses and approximately 340 drivers and passenger assistants work tirelessly to deliver safe reliable transport where its needed most. From providing essential local bus services to unlocking access to learning employment and social centres we ensure nobody gets left behind.

By joining us you become a lifeline for our community. We bridge the gap to critical community hubs enabling independent access to education supported employment day centres and other meaningful activities. The team delivers approximately 250000 passenger journeys per year including 20000 wheelchair user journeys.

About the role

Are you a caring reliable driver looking to make a difference While minibus experience or a background in a similar role is an advantage it is not essential. We are looking for a caring flexible and committed person to help transport clients who require additional support to and from a range of different venues.

You will be helping to make sure all our passengers enjoy a safe and comfortable journey:

Driving accessible and non-accessible minibuses and other vehicles along with undertaking minor vehicle repairs as and when necessary

Ensuring all passengers board travel and alight safely while ensuring that any safety equipment is used correctly. Full equipment training is provided.

Using your great communication skills to connect and collaborate with school and centre staff parents carers and colleagues

D1 or D1 (101) entitlement on your driving licence is an essential requirement for this role.

We offer a comprehensive training package including Minibus Driver Awareness Training Scheme (MIDAS) Basic First Aid and Managing Challenging Behaviour.

Please note that the salary advertised is the full time equivalent rate.

What can we offer you

In addition to your salary we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier:

a local government pension scheme with generous employer contribution

salary sacrifice schemes

employee discount benefits including shopping supermarkets gym discounts and more

Health Assured confidential help and support for your wellbeing

learning development and career advancement opportunities

Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.

For more information or an informal chat please contact Julie Firth at 1@

Key Dates:

Closing date: 27 September 2026

Interview date: w/c 28 September 2026

Key Documents:

Job Description

Total Rewards Brochure

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We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each others contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.