PCV Driver (28 Hours) Adult Services

London Hire Ltd; Erith; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bereavement leave

Company events

Free on-site parking

Employee Assurance Programme

Referral programme

On-site parking

Job summary

London Hire Ltd is seeking a PCV Driver to join our Adult Services team in Erith. The permanent role covers 28 hours per week, with AM/PM shifts to support home-to-school transport and assisting service users as required.

You will hold a full D driving licence (auto allowed with 3 points max), a CPC card and a DVLA Tachograph card, and pass a DBS check. Minimum two years’ bus/coach driving experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Hold a full unrestricted D driving licence (auto restrictions acceptable) with no more than 3 penalty points.
• CPC qualification card and DVLA Digital Tachograph card are required.
• Willing to undertake and satisfy a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• Minimum of two years’ experience driving a bus or coach.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle in a safe manner, adhering to local road restrictions and speed limits.
• Complete mandatory vehicle checks before use and report defects.
• Secure all passengers and wheelchair users using appropriate safety equipment.
• Ensure sufficient fuel for journeys and refuel as required.
• Keep the vehicle clean inside and out on a regular basis.
• Assist passengers and the Passenger Assistant as needed.

Skills

D driving licence (full)

CPC qualification

DVLA Tachograph card

DBS check

2 years bus/coach experience

Safe driving

Job description

PCV Driver (28 Hours) Adult Services

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, 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