06/12/2025
School Transport Driver - Join Universal Cabs!
Make a real difference in your community by providing essential Home to School Transport Service.
Universal Cabs is seeking compassionate and reliable individuals to join our friendly team as School Transport Drivers. You will be providing essential transport for children with special educational needs (SEN) and vulnerable adults, ensuring they get to school, college, or day care centres safely and on time.
Pay & Contract
Hourly Rate: Β£14.50 an hour
Contract Type:Permanent, Part-time, Zero hours contract.
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday (AM and PM school runs)
Work Basis:Term Time Only (work only during school terms)
Pay Schedule:Monthly pay (spread over 12 months or PAYE for time worked)Overtime:available, No weekends
Locations
We are hiring drivers across multiple locations: Ipswich,Woodbridge ,Lowestoft, Stowmarket,Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury.
Role and Responsibilities
As a School Transport Driver, you will be responsible for:
Transporting SEN or vulnerable children and adults to and from their destinations.
Working in an effective, safe, and flexible manner.
Establishing positive and professional relationships with passengers, parents/carers, Teachers, and establishment staff.
Keeping the company-supplied vehicle roadworthy, clean, and tidy at all times.
Being available for both AM and PM school runs on all school days.
Driver Benefits
Universal Cabs offers a supportive environment with great benefits for our drivers:
Vehicles and Fuel Cards provided (for company work only)
Company Pension and Workplace Pension
Holiday Pay
Job security with long-term contracts
Variety of work or a set route
Driver Requirements
To join our team, you must:
Hold a valid UK driving licence.
Be able to drive a company supplied vehicle (cars, 8-seat people carriers, and wheelchair accessible vehicles β all can be driven on a car licence).
Pass an enhanced criminal record check (DBS).
Have the right to work in the UK.
Group 2 medical (to comply with licensing standards).
Previous experience is beneficial but not essential β we welcome all reliable and caring applicants.
Interested? Contact Us Today!
If you are reliable, caring, and ready for a rewarding term-time role, we want to hear from you.
Phone: 01473 222333, Mobile: 07447237602, Email: [email protected]