Coach Driver

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Coach Driver, where you will make a real difference in the lives of passengers with special needs. This role offers extensive training and the chance to develop your driving skills while working on a term-time basis, allowing you to enjoy weekends and school holidays off. With a focus on safety and customer care, you'll be part of a dedicated team that values enthusiasm and a positive attitude. This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to contribute to your community and grow within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company Pension

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health Support

Annual Awards

Discounts on High Street and Online

Personal Development Opportunities

Refer a Friend Rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in driving buses or coaches preferred.
• Ability to ensure passenger safety and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Drive allocated vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Supervise passengers boarding and alighting.

Skills

Driving Experience

Knowledge of EU Driver's Hours Regulations

Customer Service

Job description

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Monday to Friday; Variable hours between 6:00am and 6:00pm

£15.30 per hour

Are you a Coach Driver with experience or would you like to be trained to be an exceptional Driver? We can help!

We're looking for a Coach Driver who wants to make a difference!

This is a fantastic opportunity to extend your driving experience, or to kickstart your career with extensive training in order for you to achieve your career goals.

Responsibilities:

To be responsible for driving Buses, Coaches, and minibuses on home to school contracts, private hires, swimming transport and local bus routes and for the safety of the passengers whilst transporting them, and additional driving duties as directed by your Line Manager.

Key Relationships:

• Depot Manager
• Transport Manager
• Operations Manager

Main Activities and Duties:

• The operation of allocated vehicles in accordance with instructions and requirements set out in legislation and with due regard to safety, including daily vehicle checks, cleaning, and fuelling.
• To understand and respect the passenger's privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Carry out specific work in accordance with schedules and/or timetables provided via daily/weekly
• instruction sheet and/or work ticket. All work allocation by written instruction and supervised by Depot Manager
• Carry out work in accordance with instructions issued by the Depot Manager or authorised member of the management staff to cope with emergency or changed requirements.
• Completion and submission of additional hours form for all hours worked beyond contract hours.
• Knowledge of EU Driver's Hours and/or Domestic Drivers' Hours Regulations
• Accurate completion of tachograph and/or completion of weekly log sheets and other work tickets.
• To ensure as far as reasonably practicable, observance and adherence to the provisions of the Health & Safety Work Act 1974.
• Ensure that services are provided in accordance with departmental standards and objectives and quality assurance.

The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied therefore the post holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate to the role and as requested by his/her line manager.

Level of Autonomy and Decision Making:

• Driving with due care and consideration and normal decision making to be made according to road conditions.
• Supervise all passengers boarding and alighting from the vehicle and the seating and securing passengers where appropriate.
• Ensuring the safety & Comfort of passengers.
• To understand and respect the passenger's privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Collection of fares and issue of tickets if required
• Responsibility of accurate passenger fares/ticket records
• Current Objectives for the Job:
• To drive safely and exercise patience and care for passengers.
• Follow instructions and maintain good time keeping

Unique Appeal of the Job:

An opportunity to work with a local company providing a service to passengers with a wide range of special needs assisting them to and from school.

About us:
Vertas is one of the fastest growing multi-services facilities management companies in the UK. Our passion is driven by putting our colleagues and customers at the heart of everything we do.

Why join Vertas?
You won't be staring at the same four walls in this role. Our drivers are the captains of our customers' journey, making a difference to the start and end of their school day. You'll be meeting loads of new people, and working on a term time basis, you will have the freedom of having weekends and school holidays off.
We want enthusiastic individuals with a positive working attitude to join our team of 4,000 colleagues across the UK. Vertas Group are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer who believe that our people power what we do.

We want enthusiastic individuals with a positive working attitude to join our team of 4,000 colleagues across the UK. Vertas Group are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer who believe that our people power what we do. We aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which it operates.

Benefits :
Non contractual benefits

• Lifeworks high street and online discounts
• Company Pension
• WeCare 24/7 employee assistance including remote GP and counselling
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual Making the Difference Awards
• Refer a friend rewards
• Personal Development opportunities including Aspire to Inspire and self-led learning

The Vertas Group is committed to ensuring the safeguarding of children and following legislation, guidance, policies and advice on this at all times

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees to share this commitment.

Offers of employment are subject to the following checks (where relevant):

Children's barred list
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical Suitability to work with children
Right to work
Satisfactory references
Suitability to work with children

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and therefore you must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings.

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