Bus Driver

Busy Bees In Portishead; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Inverurie is seeking a Bus Driver to ensure safe transport for children. The role requires operating a minibus for 10 hours a week, focusing on safety and excellent customer service. Ideal candidates should possess a valid driving licence, a clean driving record, and be over 21 with at least two years of driving experience. Join us to help create a joyful journey for every child while enjoying competitive benefits including a generous holiday allowance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• A valid driving licence is required.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Candidates must be over 21 years of age with 2 years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a minibus following all traffic laws and guidelines.
• Pick up and drop off passengers at designated locations.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist passengers as needed.
• Carry out routine vehicle checks and report any issues.
• Keep the minibus clean and presentable at all times.

Skills

Good communication skills

Customer service skills

Reliable

Punctual

Safety-conscious

Job description

Join Our Team at Busy Bees Aberdeen Inverurie

At Busy Bees, we’re committed to providing safe and reliable transport for our little learners. Join the UK’s leading nursery group as a bus driver, working 10 hours a week (8:30am-9:30am and 2:45pm-3:45pm) and help ensure every child's journey is full of smiles.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Our Charitable Commitment

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Inverurie is a large, spacious setting offering the best start in life to 200 children! Our beautiful nursery is split across 2 levels. Located at Burghmuir Place, we are just a short drive from the centre of Inverurie, with free onsite parking.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to ourBenefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with aWellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. ACelebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicatedGrow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees

What to Expect as a Bus Driver?

• Safely operate a minibus following all traffic laws and company guidelines.
• Pick up and drop off passengers at designated locations.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist passengers as needed.
• Carry out routine vehicle checks and report any issues.
• Keep the minibus clean and presentable at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• A valid driving licence
• Aclean driving record
li>Due to DVLA procedures, candidates must be over 21 years of age with 2 years of driving experience
• Previous experience as a bus or professional driver (preferred)
• Skills: Good communication and customer service skills, Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious.

At Busy Bees, we’re committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience and you’re ready to join us on the road to making a difference we encourage you to apply!