Minibus Driver (35 hours per week)

London Hire Community Services; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional transport service provider is looking for a PCV (Bus) Driver in Salisbury to provide a professional driving service and assist clients, especially individuals with disabilities. Candidates must hold a full D driving licence and have at least two years’ experience driving buses or coaches. The role offers 35 hours per week with overtime opportunities and includes various benefits such as bereavement leave and access to an Employee Assurance Programme.

Benefits

Bereavement leave

Company events

Free on-site parking

Access to our Employee Assurance Programme

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience of driving a bus or coach.
• Willing to undertake and satisfy a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle safely, adhering to road restrictions.
• Conduct mandatory vehicle checks.
• Secure passengers and wheelchair users properly.
• Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle.
• Assist the Passenger Assistant as required.

Skills

Driving with a patient and level-headed attitude

Sound understanding of working with individuals with disabilities

Adherence to local road restrictions

Education

Full unrestricted D driving licence

CPC qualification card

D4 medical examination report

Tools

Digital Tachograph driver's card

Job description

Overview

Department: PCV (Bus) Driver
Location: Salisbury
Compensation: £15.00 / hour

Description

Our PCV Drivers are responsible for a professional driving service that supports our clients and service users. In addition to providing a safe home-to-school transport operation, you may also be operating the passenger lift and assisting the Passenger Assistant with the service users as and when required. This role is offering 35 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle in a safe manner, adhering to local road restrictions and speed limits. Any fines or tickets received must be reported to the office as soon as possible.
• Ensure mandatory vehicle checks are undertaken every time the vehicle is used to a standard acceptable on the road. Any defects to be reported to the office.
• Ensure that all passengers and wheelchair users are secured correctly in the appropriate location using the necessary safety equipment.
• Ensure that the vehicle in use has adequate fuel for the journey, refueling as and when required or instructed.
• Ensure that the vehicle is cleaned inside and out on a regular basis, as a minimum on a weekly basis.
• Remove and replace seating as required.
• Ensure that the vehicle is parked in the depot correctly, in pre allocated bays where possible.
• Operate the passenger lift and other equipment used to assist passengers whilst entering and exiting the vehicle safely.
• Communicate with passengers and clients in a patient, informative manner.
• Assist the Passenger Assistant with their duties as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Sound understanding of working with individuals with disabilities.
• Able to deliver the service with a patient and level-headed attitude.
• Hold a full unrestricted D driving licence (auto restrictions acceptable) with no more than 3 penalty points.
• Hold a CPC qualification card, with mandatory training kept up to date.
• Minimum of two years’ experience of driving a bus or coach.
• Hold or willing to apply for a DVLA Digital Tachograph driver’s card.
• Willing to undertake and satisfy a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• Hold a current and valid D4 medical examination report.

Benefits

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Free on-site parking
• Access to our Employee Assurance Programme.
• On-site parking
• Referral programme