Bus Driver (30 hours per week)

London Hire Community Services; Wembley; Ibrido; GBP 21.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

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Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Bereavement leave

Company events

Referral programme

Employee Assurance Programme

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London Hire Community Services is seeking a Bus Driver (30 hours per week) in Wembley. You will provide home-to-school transport, operate the PCV vehicle, and support service users with a safe, reliable service.

Role requires a D licence (auto ok), CPC card, tachograph card, and a D4 medical. Employment is permanent with pro-rata salaries and term-time considerations. Training and pension benefits apply.

Competenze

• Hold a full 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.
• Willing to obtain DVLA Digital Tachograph card if not held.
• Willing to undertake DBS check.
• Hold a current D4 medical examination report.
• Minimum two years’ experience driving a bus or coach.

Mansioni

• Operate the vehicle in a safe manner and follow road regulations.
• Perform mandatory vehicle checks before each trip and report defects.
• Secure all passengers and wheelchair users correctly with safety equipment.
• Ensure sufficient fuel for journeys and refuel as required.
• Keep the vehicle clean inside and out on a weekly basis.
• Assist with seating adjustments and depot parking as needed.
• Operate the passenger lift and related equipment safely.
• Communicate with passengers in a patient, clear manner.
• Support the Passenger Assistant with duties as required.

Conoscenze

D licence (auto allowed)

CPC qualification

DVLA Tachograph card

Medical examination (D4)

2+ years bus/coach driving

Disclosure check

Penalty points ≤3

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Bus Driver (30 hours per week)

Department: PCV (Bus) Driver

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Wembley

Compensation: £17.01 / hour

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.

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