Bus Driver (32 hours per week)

London Hire Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bereavement leave

Company events

Free on-site parking

Access to our Employee Assurance Programme

Referral programme

Job summary

London Hire Ltd is seeking a Bus Driver for a permanent position to operate transit vehicles and ensure passenger safety. Working in Greater London, the role entails responsibilities such as maintaining vehicle cleanliness, conducting safety checks, and assisting passengers with disabilities.

The ideal candidate will possess a full D driving licence, a CPC qualification, and have a strong background in customer service. Various employee benefits are offered including bereavement leave and referral programs.

Qualifications

• 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 with no more than 3 penalty points.
• Hold a CPC qualification card, with mandatory training kept up to date.
• Minimum of two years’ experience driving a bus or coach.
• Hold or willing to apply for a DVLA Digital Tachograph driver’s card.
• Willing to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• Hold a current and valid D4 medical examination report.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle in a safe manner, adhering to local road restrictions and speed limits.
• Ensure mandatory vehicle checks are undertaken every time the vehicle is used.
• Ensure all passengers and wheelchair users are secured correctly in the appropriate location.
• Ensure that the vehicle has adequate fuel for the journey.
• Ensure that the vehicle is cleaned inside and out regularly.
• Remove and replace seating as required.
• Ensure that the vehicle is parked in the depot correctly.
• Operate the passenger lift and assist passengers safely.
• Communicate with passengers and clients in a patient, informative manner.
• Assist the Passenger Assistant with their duties as required.

Skills

Understanding of working with individuals with disabilities

Patient and level-headed attitude

Full unrestricted D driving licence

CPC qualification card

Minimum two years’ experience driving a bus or coach

DVLA Digital Tachograph driver’s card

Willingness to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check

Current D4 medical examination report

Job description

Bus Driver (32 hours)

Department: PCV (Bus) Driver

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Wandsworth

Reporting To: Transport Manager

Compensation: £16.36 / hour

Description

Our PCV Drivers are responsible for 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

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Free on-site parking
• Access to our Employee Assurance Programme.
• On-site parking
• Referral programme