PCV Driver (28 Hours)

London Hire Ltd; Erith; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan after 3 months

Bereavement leave

Company events

Free on-site parking

Employee Assurance Programme

Referral programme

Job summary

London Hire Ltd is seeking a PCV Driver to join our team in Erith for 28 hours per week, working split shifts covering AM and PM transport. This permanent role supports home-to-school travel with duties including passenger assistance and operating a passenger lift.

Applicants should have a D driving licence (auto restrictions OK), CPC qualification, and bus/coach driving experience. DBS check and DVLA Tachograph card processes are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience of driving a bus or coach.
• Hold a full unrestricted D driving licence (auto restrictions acceptable) with no more than 3 penalty points.
• Hold or willing to apply for a DVLA Tachograph card.
• Hold CPC qualification and keep mandatory training up to date.
• Willing to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• Hold a current and valid D4 medical examination report.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle in a safe manner and report any fines to the office.
• Carry out mandatory vehicle checks before use and report defects.
• Secure passengers using appropriate safety equipment, including wheelchairs.
• Ensure adequate fuel and refuel as required or instructed.
• Keep the vehicle clean inside and out weekly at minimum.
• Remove and replace seating as required.
• Park the vehicle in allocated bays at the depot.
• Operate the passenger lift and assist passengers entering/exiting safely.
• Communicate with passengers in a patient, informative manner.
• Assist the Passenger Assistant with duties as required.

Skills

D driving licence (auto restrictions)

CPC qualification

Bus/coach experience

Tachograph card (DVLA)

DVLA Digital Tachograph card

DBS check

Job description

PCV Driver (28 Hours)

Department: PCV (Bus) Driver

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Erith

Compensation: £16.36 / hour

Description

Our PCV Drivers are responsible 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.

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

• Contracts are 28 hours per week, worked on a split-shift basis covering AM and PM transport.
• Term-time only, rolled up holiday pay entitlement is 12.07% of gross pay relating to work completed. This will be paid to you each month, and there is no entitlement to other additional paid annual leave to be taken during school term weeks.
• Salaries are pro-rata - you will receive payment every month of the year (even in non-working periods!)
• Automatic enrolment in our pension scheme after three months service.
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Free on-site parking
• Access to our Employee Assurance Programme.
• On-site parking
• Referral programme