Job details
Job reference VAC008453
Date posted 24/06/2026
Application closing date 20/07/2026
Location Brislington Transport Depot, Bath Road / Sandy Park Road Bristol BS4 3NZ
Salary BG8: £29,064 – £31,022 pro-rata
Contractual hours 30.5
Basis Part time
Job category/type Administration, Drivers, Operational Attachments
Senior Driver & Quality Assurance Assistant
Permanent, Part Time 30.5 hours per week.
Bristol City Council are looking for Senior Drivers to join their Home to School Travel team. The role will be based at our Depot in Sandy Park, Brislington.
Responsibilities
- Availability for site office cover for driver dispatch (06:00) and vehicle return (up to 17:30) on a rota basis.
- Responsibility for the operation of vehicles, escort duties, and/or ancillary duties in relation to delivery of Home to School Travel service.
- Support the senior quality assurance officer in conducting site visits to schools and monitoring the compliance of external contracted drivers/vehicles.
- Assist with stock maintenance, communications to providers, DBS checks and other digital training record maintenance, as instructed.
- Drive vehicles safely, adhering to appropriate codes of practice and ensuring comfort of children and young people, following prescribed routes as required by the Fleet Supervisor/Quality Assurance Officer.
Requirements
- EITHER Driving License CAT B, a CAT D (101), a full PSV license (qualified to drive up to 16 seat minibus) OR a pre‑1997 driving licence.
- Good vehicle maintenance knowledge and ability to carry out daily checks and any required cleaning.
- Experience of working with children and young people.
Benefits
We offer an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance. You’ll be working in a supportive environment with opportunities to develop new skills within a high‑profile organisation.
Employment Conditions
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Equal Opportunity
We’re a Disability Confident employer and are committed to recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicant who considers themselves disabled and meets the essential criteria in the Person Specification is guaranteed an interview. We will make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout their career.
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
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