Casual PCV Bus Driver – Term-Time Work & Pension

London Hire Community Services; Wembley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual (Zero Hours) Contract

Term-time only pay entitlement

Pension scheme after probation

Bereavement leave

Company events

Free on-site parking

Employee Assurance Programme

Referral programme

Job summary

London Hire Community Services is seeking a PCV Driver in Wembley on a casual zero-hours contract. You will operate buses, perform safety checks, and assist with passengers, including lift operation when needed.

The role requires a D licence (auto ok), CPC, tachograph card, and a DBS check, with at least two years’ bus/coach driving experience. A professional, patient approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience driving a bus or coach.
• Full unrestricted D driving licence (auto restrictions acceptable) with no more than 3 penalty points.
• CPC qualification card; mandatory training up to date.
• Willing to undergo DBS check and hold tachograph/digital tachograph card.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle safely, adhering to local road rules and carrying out timely reports for fines.
• Conduct mandatory vehicle checks before operation and report defects.
• Secure all passengers and wheelchair users with the appropriate safety equipment.
• Ensure adequate fuel for journeys and refuel as required.
• Clean the vehicle inside and out on a regular basis, at least weekly.
• Remove/adjust seating as needed to accommodate passengers.
• Park the vehicle in depot bays as allocated.
• Operate passenger lift and related equipment safely during boarding/alighting.
• Communicate with passengers in a patient, informative manner.
• Assist the Passenger Assistant with duties as required.

Skills

Bus/Coach driving

Patient & calm demeanor

Disability awareness

D driving licence (unrestricted)

CPC qualification

DVLA Tachograph card

DBS check

Two years bus/coach experience

Education

D driving licence

CPC qualification

DVLA Digital Tachograph card

D4 medical examination

DBS clearance

Job description

London Hire Community Services is seeking a PCV Driver in Wembley on a casual zero-hours contract. You will operate buses, perform safety checks, and assist with passengers, including lift operation when needed.

The role requires a D licence (auto ok), CPC, tachograph card, and a DBS check, with at least two years’ bus/coach driving experience. A professional, patient approach is essential.