Van Driver jobs in Highbridge

Home to School Driver (Term Time Only + Overtime Available)

Recruitment for our September and October 2026 Driver Training Course

Successful applicants should expect to Towards the end of the calendar year, subject to licensing, pre-employment checks and vehicle preparation.

Important – Please Read Before Applying

This role is NOT suitable for:

• Parents or guardians needing to take their own children to school.
• Anyone unable to work Monday to Friday (AM & PM shifts).
• Candidates looking for full-time hours.

Our next 1-day Private Hire Driver Training Courses take place in September and October 2026.

From completing the course to being fully licensed typically takes 4–8 weeks, depending on DBS, medical and licensing processing times.

Following licensing, we also need time to prepare, plate and allocate new company vehicles before drivers can begin work.

Please only apply if this timeline works for you.

Make a Real Difference Every School Day

Techxi is looking for caring, reliable and professional drivers to join our team, transporting children and adults with additional needs safely to and from school.

This is a rewarding, structured role that offers consistent weekday work during term time, with the flexibility of overtime and all school holidays off.

What You'll Do

• Safely transport passengers between home and school.
• Provide a calm, friendly and professional service.
• Work alongside a Passenger Assistant.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks.
• Maintain a clean and well-presented pool vehicle.
• Build positive relationships with passengers, parents, schools and colleagues.
• Deliver a safe, reliable and punctual service every day.

What a Typical Day Looks Like (25-Hour Contract Guide)

Morning Run

• Engine start: Approximately 7:00am
• Collect Passenger Assistant.
• Collect passengers.
• Arrive at school between 8:00am–8:45am.
• Drop Passenger Assistant home.
• Finish approximately 9:00am–10:00am.

Afternoon Run

• Engine restart: Approximately 2:00pm–2:30pm.
• Collect Passenger Assistant.
• Collect passengers from school.
• Drop passengers home.
• Drop Passenger Assistant home.
• Finish approximately 4:00pm–5:00pm.

These times are a guide only. Exact routes and schedules are confirmed during onboarding.

Pay & Hours (From September 2026)

Hourly Pay

• Base Rate: £12.90
• Rolled-up Holiday Pay: £1.56
• Total Hourly Rate: £14.46

Hours

• Typically 15–30 hours per week.
• Term Time Only.
• Monday to Friday split shifts.
• Overtime regularly available:
• Between school runs.
• Weekends.
• School holidays.

What You'll Need

• Full UK Driving Licence (held for at least 2 years).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to complete:
• Enhanced DBS Check.
• Group 2 Medical.
• 1-Day Private Hire Driver Training Course.

All paid for by Techxi!

What You'll Get

• Company pool vehicle kept at your home.
• Fuel card provided.
• School holidays off by default.
• Competitive hourly pay.
• Regular overtime opportunities.
• Full training and support.
• Friendly and supportive management team.
• A long-term career within the Private Hire industry.
• The opportunity to genuinely make a difference every school day.

Before You Apply

✔ You can remain in your current employment throughout the licensing process.

✔ We strongly recommend not handing in your notice until your licence has been issued, your vehicle is ready and your official start date has been confirmed.

Application Process

• Apply through Indeed.
• Include your postcode (used for route planning).
• Telephone screening with our Recruitment Team.
• Attend the 1-day Driver Training Course.
• Complete your Medical and Enhanced DBS.
• Receive your Wolverhampton Private Hire Licence.
• Complete onboarding.
• Collect your company vehicle.
• Start your new role.

Why Join Techxi?

This is far more than just a driving job.

Every day you'll help children and vulnerable adults travel safely to school, giving families peace of mind and making a genuine difference in people's lives.

If you're caring, dependable and enjoy driving, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £14.46 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• To assist us with route planning, please can you provide us with your local area/postcode?
• Can you commit to driving Monday to Friday during term times?
• Vehicles are assigned based on the needs of the school run. The biggest vehicle available is an 8 seater mini van, the smallest is 4 seater family car. Are you comfortable driving a van sized vehicle?
• Fleet Insurance covers ages 24-75, are you within this range?
• Are you able to attend a 1 day course in Wolverhampton?
• You understand the role is TTO and runs from September to July and that overtime can still be available, outside of term times?
• School runs are typically between 15-30 hours per week. Are you aiming to be at the Higher or Lower end of this scale?

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving License (Held for 2 year) (required)

Work Location: On the road