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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Transport Bus Driver working approximately 6-8 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Salary to be offered is £23,400 -£23,900 per annum (this is based on full time 37.5 hours per week, salary will be pro rated for hours worked).

The role

To undertake the transport bus driving operations for the Highland Wildlife Park, including the driving of the RZSS Highland Wildlife Park staff transport bus, shuttle bus, reserve tours bus (8 seater vehicle) and performing drivers’ maintenance checks, fuelling, and assisting with route planning.

Works across one site (RZSS Highland Wildlife Park).

Assists other senior staff members in planning the route for the staff transport bus.

Drives the tour bus for the reserve tour guide and booked visitors.

Drives the shuttle bus for visitors between HWP and Aviemore and assists with the promotion of HWP

Performs maintenance checks and cleans the transport bus/s

Some of the things you’ll do:

Drive the bus to/from agreed pick up points as required, maintaining records of driving hours, distance travelled, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, health & safety regulations.

Undertake fuelling, oil checks and regular maintenance checks.

Keeping appropriate records and reporting maintenance requirements to enable them to be dealt with as appropriate.

Perform a daily check of the vehicle prior to driving.

Work with the Visitor Experience Team Leader to prepare an appropriate route plan for journeys, taking account of road conditions (incl. height restrictions), weather, fuel needs and staffing numbers.

Contribute to day-to-day route planning and discussion.

Maintain the overall tidiness and cleanliness of the bus, both internally and externally.

Ensure the bus and its contents are made secure when parked (either at Highland Wildlife Park, during promotional trips or at home address if required to take bus home).

Ensure compliance with RZSS’s policies, procedures and guidelines, together with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements (e.g. H&S; HR; etc.).

Perform other reasonable duties and projects as directed by your Manager.

Demonstrate commitment to continuous personal development.

What we’re looking for:
Category C1 driving licence.
Ability to identify and solve problems e.g. route changes / weather etc.
Experience of working flexibly within a team.

Shortlisting of applications and interviews for this position will take place while the advert is live; the advert will close once a successful candidate has been found. Interested candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as quickly as possible.

Application Deadline: Tuesday 11/03/2025