PCV Driver (Casual Contract - Zero Hours)

London Hire Community Services; Wembley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual (Zero Hours) Contract

Term-time only pay entitlement

Pension scheme after probation

Bereavement leave

Company events

Free on-site parking

Employee Assurance Programme

Referral programme

Job summary

London Hire Community Services is seeking a PCV Driver in Wembley on a casual zero-hours contract. You will operate buses, perform safety checks, and assist with passengers, including lift operation when needed.

The role requires a D licence (auto ok), CPC, tachograph card, and a DBS check, with at least two years’ bus/coach driving experience. A professional, patient approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience driving a bus or coach.
• Full unrestricted D driving licence (auto restrictions acceptable) with no more than 3 penalty points.
• CPC qualification card; mandatory training up to date.
• Willing to undergo DBS check and hold tachograph/digital tachograph card.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle safely, adhering to local road rules and carrying out timely reports for fines.
• Conduct mandatory vehicle checks before operation and report defects.
• Secure all passengers and wheelchair users with the appropriate safety equipment.
• Ensure adequate fuel for journeys and refuel as required.
• Clean the vehicle inside and out on a regular basis, at least weekly.
• Remove/adjust seating as needed to accommodate passengers.
• Park the vehicle in depot bays as allocated.
• Operate passenger lift and related equipment safely during boarding/alighting.
• Communicate with passengers in a patient, informative manner.
• Assist the Passenger Assistant with duties as required.

Skills

Bus/Coach driving

Patient & calm demeanor

Disability awareness

D driving licence (unrestricted)

CPC qualification

DVLA Tachograph card

DBS check

Two years bus/coach experience

Education

D driving licence

CPC qualification

DVLA Digital Tachograph card

D4 medical examination

DBS clearance

Job description

PCV Driver (Casual Contract - Zero Hours)

Department: PCV (Bus) Driver

Employment Type: Zero Hours

Location: Wembley

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

• Casual (Zero - Hours) Contract, 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.
• Automatic enrolment in our pension scheme after three months service.
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Free on-site parking
• Access to our Employee Assurance Programme.
• Referral programme