Coach/Minibus Driver

Forest Coaches; Knighton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Coaches is seeking professional PCV drivers to join a friendly, local operator in the UK. The role offers regular work with full-time or part-time hours, performing home-to-school contracts, private hire, school trips, day trips, events, and shuttle services.

You'll bring a valid UK Category D PCV entitlement, Driver CPC, tachograph card, and a clean, passenger-focused attitude. Weekend/evening work and occasional longer journeys may apply.

Qualifications

• A valid UK Category D PCV driving entitlement.
• A valid Driver Qualification Card/Driver CPC.
• A valid digital tachograph card.
• The legal right to work in the UK.
• A good understanding of PCV drivers' hours and tachograph requirements.
• A safe and responsible driving record.
• A professional and passenger-focused attitude.
• Reliable transport to reach our depot.
• The flexibility to undertake the agreed duties and working pattern.

Responsibilities

• Home-to-school contracts.
• Coach private hire.
• School trips.
• Day excursions.
• Event transport.
• Shuttle services.
• Weekend and evening work.
• Occasional longer-distance journeys.

Skills

PCV driving

Driver CPC

Tachograph compliance

Right to work in UK

Safe driving

Tools

Driver Tachograph Card

Job description

We are looking for professional, reliable and friendly PCV drivers to join our growing team.

We are an established independent coach operator providing home-to-school transport, private hire, day trips, events and other passenger-transport services across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced coach or bus driver looking for regular work with a friendly local operator. We are interested in hearing from drivers seeking full-time or part-time hours.

The work is varied and may include:

• Home-to-school contracts
• Coach private hire
• School trips
• Day excursions
• Event transport
• Shuttle services
• Weekend and evening work
• Occasional longer-distance journeys

The precise duties and working pattern will depend on your availability, experience and the position offered.

Essential requirements

• A valid UK Category D PCV driving entitlement
• A valid Driver Qualification Card/Driver CPC
• A valid digital tachograph card
• The legal right to work in the UK
• A good understanding of PCV drivers' hours and tachograph requirements
• A safe and responsible driving record
• A professional and passenger-focused attitude
• Reliable transport to reach our depot
• The flexibility to undertake the agreed duties and working pattern

An enhanced DBS certificate will be required for school-transport duties. We can discuss the application process with successful candidates where necessary.

About you

• Dependable and punctual
• Calm and professional
• Friendly and approachable with passengers
• Confident carrying children, schools, private groups and members of the public
• Careful with company vehicles
• Willing to follow procedures and report problems
• Able to work independently while remaining part of the wider team

Previous coach-driving experience is desirable, but we will consider applicants with suitable bus or other PCV experience.

We are an equal-opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified drivers from all backgrounds.

Pay: £14.00-£22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 - 40.0 per week