Bus Driver (30 hours per week)

London Hire Community Services; Wembley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 hours per week

Term-time only

Pension after 3 months

Bereavement leave

Company events

Free on-site parking

Employee Assurance Programme

Referral programme

Job summary

London Hire Community Services is seeking a PCV Driver for Wembley to provide safe home-to-school transport and passenger support. Duties include operating the bus, ensuring passenger safety, and aiding the Passenger Assistant as needed.

The role requires a D licence (unrestricted), CPC, and at least two years of bus/coach driving experience, with commitment to safety and passenger care.

Qualifications

• Hold a full unrestricted D driving licence with auto restrictions acceptable and ≤3 penalty points.
• CPC qualification card and mandatory training up to date.
• Minimum of two years' experience driving a bus or coach.
• Hold or willing to apply for a DVLA Digital Tachograph card.
• Sound understanding of working with individuals with disabilities.
• Patient and level-headed communication with passengers.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle safely in line with road rules and report fines.
• Conduct mandatory vehicle checks and report defects.
• Secure passengers and wheelchair users with safety equipment.
• Ensure adequate fuel for journeys and refuel as instructed.
• Keep the vehicle clean weekly.
• Operate the passenger lift and assist passengers entering/exiting.
• Communicate with passengers in a patient, informative manner.
• Assist the Passenger Assistant as required.

Skills

D Driving Licence (unrestricted)

CPC qualification

DVLA Tachograph card

2+ years bus/coach experience

Disability awareness

Patient & calm communication

Safety-first attitude

Job description

Description

Our PCV Drivers are responsible a professional driving service that supports our clients and service users. In addition to providing a safe home-to-school transport operation, you may also be operating the passenger lift and assisting the Passenger Assistant with the service users as and when required.

Department

PCV (Bus) Driver

Location

Wembley

Compensation

£17.01 / hour

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle in a safe manner, adhering to local road restrictions and speed limits. Any fines or tickets received must be reported to the office as soon as possible.
• Ensure mandatory vehicle checks are undertaken every time the vehicle is used to a standard acceptable on the road. Any defects to be reported to the office
• Ensure that all passengers and wheelchair users are secured correctly in the appropriate location using the necessary safety equipment.
• Ensure that the vehicle in use has adequate fuel for the journey, refueling as and when required or instructed.
• Ensure that the vehicle is cleaned inside and out on a regular basis, as a minimum on a weekly basis
• Remove and replace seating as required.
• Ensure that the vehicle is parked in the depot correctly, in pre allocated bays where possible.
• Operate the passenger lift and other equipment used to assist passengers whilst entering and exiting the vehicle safely.
• Communicate with passengers and clients in a patient, informative manner.
• Assist the Passenger Assistant with their duties as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Sound understanding of working with individuals with disabilities.
• Able to deliver the service with a patient and level-headed attitude.
• Hold a full unrestricted D driving licence (auto restrictions acceptable) with no more than 3 penalty points
• Hold a CPC qualification card, with mandatory training kept up to date.
• Minimum of two years' experience of driving a bus or coach.
• Hold or willing to apply for a DVLA Digital Tachograph driver’s card.
• Willing to undertake and satisfy a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• Hold a current and valid D4 medical examination report

Benefits

• Contracts are 30 hours per week, worked on a split-shift basis covering AM and PM transport.
• Term-time only, rolled up holiday pay entitlement is 12.07% of gross pay relating to work completed. This will be paid to you each month, and there is no entitlement to other additional paid annual leave to be taken during school term weeks.
• Salaries are pro-rata - you will receive payment every month of the year (even in non-working periods!)
• Automatic enrolment in our pension scheme after three months service.
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Free on-site parking
• Access to our Employee Assurance Programme.
• Referral programme