PCV Driver (28 Hours) Adult Services

London Hire Community Services; Erith; On-site; GBP 2,343,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bereavement leave

Company events

Free on-site parking

Access to our Employee Assurance £

Job summary

London Hire Community Services is recruiting a PCV Driver to provide safe, reliable transport for adults in Erith. This 28-hour-per-week, year-round role requires operating the bus, assisting passengers, and using the lift when needed.

You will maintain vehicle safety through checks, secure wheelchairs, fuel planning, and coordinating with the Passenger Assistant. A DVLA D driving licence (auto restrictions allowed) with up to 3 penalty points is required, plus a CPC card and a DBS check.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle in a safe manner, adhering to local road restrictions and speed limits.
• Ensure mandatory vehicle checks are undertaken every time the vehicle is used.
• Secure all passengers and wheelchair users with the required safety equipment.
• Ensure adequate fuel for journeys and refuel when required.
• Keep the vehicle clean inside and out on a regular basis.
• Remove and replace seating as required.
• Park the vehicle in depot bays correctly.
• Operate passenger lift and assist passengers safely.
• Communicate with passengers in a patient, informative manner.
• Assist the Passenger Assistant with duties as required.

Skills

Safe driving

Patience with clients

Disability awareness

Clear communication

Team cooperation

Education

DVLA medical (D4) certificate

Tools

CPC qualification card

DVLA Digital Tachograph card

DVLA Driving Licence (D) with ≤3 points

DBS check willingness

Job description

PCV Driver (28 Hours) Adult Services

Department: PCV (Bus) Driver

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Erith

Compensation: £17.01 / 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, 52 weeks of the year, worked on a split-shift basis covering AM and PM transport.
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Free on-site parking
• Access to our Employee Assurance Programme.
• On-site parking
• Referral programme