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Passenger Transport Driver (12.5 hours per week, term time only + 20hrs training)
Job Reference TW/TP/946/3269
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
£13.45 per hour
Working Hours:
12.5
Location:
Telford
Closing Date:
07/08/2026
Job Type:
Driving
Sector:
Local Councils
Business Unit:
Neighbourhood & Enforcement Services
Job Introduction
This is an exciting opportunity to join Telford & Wrekin Council’s Transport Team who are responsible for the delivery of safe, reliable, sustainable, and innovative value for money transport services to the residents of Telford.
Experience in Private Hire work is desirable for this role, although full training and support would be given. D1 entitlement is not required for the role, although may be desirable. If you want to help make a positive difference to the lives of people across Telford and Wrekin, we’d love to hear from you.
This role is 12.5 hours per week. Further hours may be available.
To drive and be responsible for the operation of a licensed vehicle which provide specialist transport to passengers, including children with special educational needs, adults with disabilities and social care clients accessing bespoke transport services.
The post holder will support clients and their families and work closely with the passenger assistant (where applicable), and office team to ensure that the safety, comfort and dignity of all passengers is respected at all times.
Successful candidates will possess good communication skills (both written and verbal) and organisational skills, be excellent team players and have a positive and flexible attitude.
We are committed to equality and diversity. Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check.
At Telford & Wrekin Council, we know that having a diverse workforce is key to providing the best possible services to our community.We celebrate having a diverse and inclusive culture where people are able to be themselves at work, and everyone has a voice.
Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check.It is an offence to apply for a role that involves engaging in regulated activity with children and adults in vulnerable circumstances if you are barred from working with one or both of these groups.
We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personal development and career progression including:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Automatic access to a secure, flexible and tax efficient Local Government Pension Scheme
- Staff benefits and discounts including salary sacrifice schemes
- Free on-site parking
- Free access to our employee assistance programme and confidential counselling
Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list ofbenefits.
Please note that Telford & Wrekin Council do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas
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