Coach Driver

JRP Direct Ltd; Heathfield; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox

Company pension

Employee discount

On-site parking

Job summary

JRP Direct Ltd in Heathfield, East Sussex is seeking a dependable coach driver to join our team based at Buttons Farm near Cross in Hand. You will drive 16-seater minibuses to full-size coaches on school runs, group outings and UK-wide bookings.

The role requires a valid UK PSV licence (category D), a CPC, and a willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check. We offer full-time, part-time or zero-hours contracts with a competitive hourly rate and weekend bonus.

Qualifications

• A valid UK PSV licence, category D.
• A valid CPC.
• A digital tachograph card, preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check due to transporting children.
• Previous coach driving experience, ideally at least 1 year.
• Good local knowledge and ability to plan routes.
• Clear, straightforward communication with passengers and colleagues.
• A genuine commitment to safety and looking after people on board.

Responsibilities

• Drive minibuses and coaches for school runs, group outings and UK jobs.
• Base at Buttons Farm, Cross in Hand near Heathfield.
• Plan routes with good local knowledge.
• Maintain safety and look after passengers.

Skills

UK PSV licence category D

CPC licence

Digital tachograph card

Willingness to undergo DBS check

Coach driving experience

Route planning / local knowledge

Passenger communication

Job description

# Coach Driver Vacancy in Heathfield, East Sussex£15.60 an hour plus a £30 weekend bonus, full-time, part-time or zero hours, driving minibuses and coaches out of our yard near Heathfield.## About the roleWe are looking for a dependable, experienced coach driver to join the team at JRP Direct, based at Buttons Farm in Cross in Hand near Heathfield. The rate is £15.60 an hour, which comes to £40,500 or more a year on a 50-hour contract, plus a £30 weekend bonus. Full-time, part-time and zero-hours positions are all available.You will need a valid UK PSV licence (category D) and a current CPC. You will be driving everything from 16-seater minibuses to full-size coaches on school runs, group outings and jobs across the UK.## Pay and benefitsThe rate is £15.60 per hour, equivalent to £40,500 or more a year on a 50-hour contract, with a £30 bonus for weekend work on top of the hourly rate.Drivers also get access to Perkbox, an employee benefit and reward platform with discounts and vouchers for cinemas, shops and wellbeing services. Other benefits include a company pension, an employee discount and on-site parking at the yard.## What we are looking forYou will need:* A valid UK PSV licence, category D* A valid CPC* A digital tachograph card, preferred but not essential* Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check, as you will be transporting children* Previous coach driving experience, preferred, ideally at least a year* Good local knowledge and the ability to plan your own routes* Clear, straightforward communication with passengers and colleagues* A genuine commitment to safety and to looking after the people on board## Where you would be basedThe yard is at Buttons Farm, Meres Lane, Cross in Hand, Heathfield, East Sussex, with parking on site. Work is centred on Sussex and Kent, including regular runs to Gatwick and Heathrow, with jobs further afield across the UK. This is an in-person role.## How to applyCall the office on and ask about the coach driver vacancy, or email your CV to [e-mail] telling us which licence categories you hold and whether you are after full-time, part-time or zero-hours work.If you have questions about the role before you apply, the office is happy to answer them over the phone. You can see any other roles we are recruiting for on our .## Apply for this roleSend your CV to [e-mail] or call the office on 01435 515099. We will talk you through the hours, the type of work and what the first few weeks look like.