**ZERO HOURS CONTRACT**

Are you a skilled driver with a passion for helping others? Cumberland Council is seeking a dedicated Passenger Carrying Vehicle Driver to join our Public Transport Team.

In this role you will operate bus services along scheduled and semi scheduled routes, adapting to traffic, weather, and delays.

You will assist boarding/disembarking, including wheelchairs and buggy users, ensuring passenger safety.

You will carry out daily vehicle and any specialist equipment checks and collect fares and issue or validate tickets/passes; reconcile cash or machine transactions.

At Cumberland Council, we value our employees and offer a supportive and flexible working environment. Join us and make a difference in your community.  

Who we’re looking for You must hold a Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) Category D1 driving Licence (someone who passed their car driving test before September 1997, or has taken the D1 enhanced test) or, has a full Cat D licence. 

The role requires the ability to remain calm in challenging situations and to follow risk assessments and safe work processes.

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Please note this is a zero hour contract.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact leanne.beverley@cumberland.gov.uk Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions. 

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 17/09/2025
• Interview date: TBC

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council