Minibus Driver 20 hours

Posted 20 May 2026
Business Area Property
Reference056583

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a reliable and professional Minibus Driver to join Hays Travel on a part-time basis. Based in Sunderland, you will be responsible for safely transporting Hays Travel colleagues across a range of locations across the UK, making flexibility a key requirement for this role.

This is a key role where professionalism, punctuality, and a customer-focused approach are essential.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Safely transport colleagues in line with scheduled journeys across the UK
  • Ensure all passengers have a comfortable and safe travel experience
  • Conduct routine vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness before and after each journey
  • Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the minibus
  • Follow all road safety regulations and company policies at all times
  • Act as a professional representative of Hays Travel while on duty
  • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding passengers and company matters
  • Flexibly support additional journeys or cover as required (overtime opportunities available)

Skills & Experience Required

  • Full, clean UK driving licence with Category D1 entitlement (essential)
  • Previous driving experience, ideally in a similar role (desirable)
  • Strong commitment to safety and responsible driving practices
  • Excellent time management and reliability
  • Professional, courteous, and approachable manner
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times

 

Additional Requirements

  • Must be smartly dressed and well-presented at all times while on duty
  • Willingness to work fixed days (Monday and Thursday) with flexibility for additional hours
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
  • Successful completion of a DBS check

Our values

Our SMILE values are embedded in to our company and ensure our teams work strongly together. You and all of our colleagues will ensure that the Hays Travel values are demonstrated at all times.

  • Supportive

  • Motivational

  • Innovative

  • Loyal

  • Excellent

What it’s like to work for us?

 

Whichever location or department you work in, our people are always at the heart of everything we do. We offer a range of training programmes to help you progress personally and professionally, as we know the benefits of promoting and rewarding our hardworking colleagues are extremely important.

Of course, it's not all about work. We're very sociable and there are always lots of team nights-out and company parties. Plus, there are opportunities to travel abroad on educational trips, and you can also take advantage of our colleague discount when booking your own holidays.

Hays Travel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all colleagues. As an accredited employer provider of apprenticeships, we undertake basic checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure the safety of our apprentices for relevant roles.