Community Transport Driver

Typical Salary

£14,000 To £16,000

Typical Hours

45 to 47 a week

early mornings as customers demand

How To Become a Community Transport Driver

You can get into this job through:

an apprenticeship
applying directly

College / University

Apprenticeship

You could do a passenger transport driver intermediate apprenticeship.

some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

It may be possible to apply directly if you have relevant skills and knowledge, although your employer will give you training.

You'll need a category D licence to drive larger passenger carrying vehicles (PCVs) with more than 9 seats.

Experience in customer care, healthcare or social work will be useful. It will also help if you have an understanding of disability needs as many of your passengers will be disabled.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
sensitivity and understanding
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
the ability to work well with others
knowledge of transport methods, costs and benefits
customer service skills
knowledge of public safety and security
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day duties could include:

planning the best route
lifting and helping passengers on and off
performing basic vehicle checks
keeping the vehicle tidy between journeys

Working Environment

You could work from a vehicle.

You may need to wear a uniform.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Further information

You can find out more about becoming a community transport driver from the Community Transport Association.

Restrictions & Requirements

You'll need to:

have a full driving licence
be over 21 years of age
pass enhanced background checks
have a good level of fitness