Bus Driver (32 Hours Per Week)

London Hire Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Free on-site parking

Access to our Employee Assurance Prog.

On-site parking

Referral programme

Job summary

London Hire Group in Wandsworth, Greater London, seeks a PCV Bus Driver working 32 hours per week. You will provide safe home-to-school transport, operate the vehicle and assist with passenger lifting and helping service users as required.

The role requires a full D driving licence (auto allowed) with max 3 points, a CPC card, at least two years of bus/coach experience, and willingness to obtain a tachograph card. You will maintain vehicle checks and support the Passenger Assistant.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle in a safe manner following road rules and report any fines.
• Carry out mandatory vehicle checks prior to each journey.
• Ensure passengers and wheelchair users are secured correctly.
• Fuel the vehicle as required and maintain fuel readiness.
• Keep the vehicle clean inside and out weekly at minimum.
• Assist with seating adjustments as needed and operate the passenger lift.
• Park the vehicle in allocated bays and communicate clearly with passengers.
• Support the Passenger Assistant with duties as required.

Skills

D driving licence

CPC qualification

DVLA tachograph card

Bus/Coach experience

DBS check

D4 medical

Points ≤3

Auto licence acceptable

Job description

Bus Driver (32 hours per week) London Hire Group Wandsworth, Greater London, GB

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

London Hire Group of companies provides tailored vehicle rentals to the public sector, business and charities with a wide range of vehicles for both short term and contract hire; from small cars and light commercial vehicles through to PTS ambulances and accessible transport, as well as specialised products such as alternative fuel vehicles and road sweepers.
The company ethos is based on three elements of Service, Building Relationships and Innovation