Cleaning - Cleaning Operative

Bidvest Noonan; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidvest Noonan is seeking a bus depot operative in Portsmouth to fuel, wash and service buses on a rotating schedule. You will log fuel usage and odometer readings, maintain cleanliness of buses, and report any issues to supervision.

The role requires a current PCV bus license and the ability to work in the UK/Ireland environment. You will operate the Jigsaw fuelling system, monitor vehicle conditions, and park buses with proper spacing to ensure safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full PCV bus driving license (Category D).
• Excellent English and attention to detail.
• Right to work in Ireland on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Fuel buses using the Jigsaw system and log odometer readings and fleet numbers for each issue.
• Wash buses ensuring the exterior and windshield are clean and residue-free.
• Report any damage to the Supervisor or Team Leader and keep the wash area clean.
• Shunt and park buses with correct spacing; maintain safety and tidiness in the area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fluent English

Category D license

Education

Category D (CPC bus) license

Tools

Jigsaw fueling system

Job description

Responsibilities:

You must hold a Full and Current PCV Bus Driving License, shifts will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 18:00 - 01:00 then Friday and Saturday 20:00 - 03:00. Rest Days will be Sunday and Tuesday

• Use your individual PIN number to log into the Jigsaw electronic fuelling system.
• Odometer (milage) readings and fleet numbers must be recorded for each issue of fuel.
• Fuel the vehicle, check and top up engine oil, coolant and add blue.
• Wash buses ensuring that the bus is fully clean on the outside which may include washing manually. Windscreen must be fully cleaned on the outside, all bus and fly residue removed.
• Report any damage to the Supervisor or Team Leader.
• Keep the wash area clean and tidy.
• Clean up any spillages at the wash area.
• Report any wheel nut, rust, marks or loose wheels.
• Report an medical defects etc. oil leaks, coolant leaks missing belts.
• Shunt and park buses as required.
• When parking buses leave a metre space between them.

Key Requirements:

• Do you have a good level of English?
• Do you have good attention to detail?
• Do you hold a category D (CPC bus) driving licence?
• Do you have a valid visa to work in Ireland on a full-time basis?
• You must have a full Licence to drive buses.

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