Job Description

Salary

From 26,403 to 28,598 per annum (Grade E)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Package

Permanent

Job category/type

Transport

Date posted

19/01/2026

Job reference

REQ00000943



West Berkshire Council are looking for an enthusiastic Driver with good communication skills, strong timekeeping, and a friendly, positive attitude.

The role involves driving a minibus across the local district, providing vital links for residents in rural areas to access essential services. You will also support the Transport Services team by transporting vulnerable adults and children.

This is a full?time position.

You must hold a Full Driving Licence that includes Category D1 as a minimum to drive minibuses.

There may also be an opportunity for the right candidate to work towards gaining a full bus licence (Category D).

You will be eligible for the Local Government Pension Scheme and receive 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

Please read the and Person Specification before applying.Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities Generous Local Government pension scheme Family friendly policies A range of local discounts Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.


Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

For more details and any questions please contact Paul Stennett on 01635 503247 or email paul.stennett@westberks.gov.uk or transport@westberks.gov.uk.

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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