PCV Driver (30 hours per week)

London Hire Community Services; London Borough of Lambeth; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bereavement leave

Company events

Free on-site parking

Employee Assurance Programme

On-site parking

Referral programme

Job summary

London Hire Community Services in London is seeking a PCV Driver for a permanent role in West Norwood. The position is 30 hours per week with a pay rate of £17.01 per hour and involves safe home-to-school transport and related passenger assistance duties.

Responsibilities include vehicle checks, passenger safety, lifting assistance as required, and cooperation with the Passenger Assistant. A D licence, CPC card, DBS check, and tachograph card are preferred or required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Hold a full unrestricted D driving licence (auto restrictions acceptable).
• CPC qualification card and up-to-date mandatory training.
• DVLA Digital Tachograph driver's card preferred.
• Willing to undergo DBS check and DVLA medical requirements.
• Minimum of two years' experience driving a bus or coach.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle safely in accordance with road rules and report any fines.
• Perform mandatory vehicle checks before use and report defects.
• Safely secure passengers and wheelchairs using appropriate equipment.
• Manage fuel, cleaning, and routine maintenance tasks as directed.
• Assist passengers and cooperate with the Passenger Assistant.
• Communicate clearly and patiently with clients.

Skills

D driving licence

CPC card

Tachograph card

Bus/coach experience

DBS check

D4 medical

Disability awareness

Patience

Job description

PCV Driver (30 hours per week)

Department: PCV (Bus) Driver

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: West Norwood

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

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