Job Description

Salary

26,403 - 28,142 pro rata

Contractual hours

25

Basis

Full time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Transport/Traffic

Date posted

21/08/2025

Job reference

REQ20937

attachment
Benefits Package.doc

Directorate: Regeneration & Environment



Permanent, Term time only, Part time, 25 hours per week



We have an exciting opportunity to become a Passenger Services Driver for Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.



You will be part of a friendly team who provide an excellent standard of service and really make a difference to the lives of children & Young people with special education needs.



If you would like to become part of an excellent team assisting passengers to various locations then this role is for you.



You will be driving a range of modern designated vehicles to transport passengers with special needs from home to school in the morning and return in the afternoon.



You will be working closely with children & young people, their parents, and carers, showing patience and understanding and be able to communicate with people from all backgrounds, making every journey a positive and enjoyable experience.



You will require a D1 Category driving licence giving the ability to drive vehicles carrying up to 16 passengers or possess a PSV Licence.



We will train you to the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MIDAS) Standards.



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/ adults 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 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. 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).