Passenger Carrying Vehicle Driver – WMF

Overview

CTOT, Westmorland and Furness Council’s in‑house Transport Operational Team is recruiting drivers for a variety of vehicles, including car, MPV, minibus and coach. Successful candidates will hold a D1 (grandfather rights) or Cat D driving licence entitlement and be able to provide a high standard of passenger safety and care.

Drivers will deliver Home‑to‑School transport for SEND pupils and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS clearance is required. Full training and a uniform will be supplied.

The service operates Monday to Friday, term time, with split school‑run shifts (approximately 07:30–09:30 and 14:30–16:30). Hours are up to 25 hours a week, with potential extra hours during school holidays. Work can be split into job‑share duties in the morning or afternoon.

Pay: £14.36 per hour, rising to £14.84 after satisfactory probation. A pay award is pending.

Candidates must be flexible, capable of providing a high standard of passenger safety and care throughout the journey. They must also be willing to pass a driving assessment on the same day as the interview at the Skirsgill Operational Depot.

• Penrith Operations – Skirsgill Depot, Penrith
  • Minibus/MPV – D1 (grandfather rights) or Car/MPV – Cat B
  • Part‑time & full‑time, term time
• Kendal Operations – South Lakeland House & Busher Walk, Kendal
  • Minibus/MPV – D1 (grandfather rights) or Car/MPV – Cat B
  • Part‑time & full‑time, term time
• Barrow Operations – Salthouse Road Depot & Sowerby Woods Depot
  • Minibus/MPV – D1 (grandfather rights) or Car/MPV – Cat B
  • Part‑time & full‑time, term time

Westmorland and Furness Council provides a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a variety of perks and discount schemes. For more information about life at the Council and what we can offer you, visit our Careers site.

For further information about the role, view the attached Post Specification and Role Profile.

To apply, please click the Apply Now link below.