PCV Driver (Zero Hours)

London Hire Community Services; Broughton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Bereavement leave

Company events

Referral programme

Employee Assurance Programme

Job summary

London Hire Community Services is seeking a PCV Driver to provide safe home-to-school transport and support to service users. The position involves operating a bus/coach, assisting with passenger lifts, and working closely with a Passenger Assistant.

The role requires a D driving licence with up to 3 penalty points, CPC card, and full DBS clearance. Roles are casual (zero hours) with split shifts, offering on-site parking and bereavement leave. Salary is £15 per hour. Location: Milton Keynes.

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 to a standard acceptable on the road.
• 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

D driving licence

CPC qualification

DVLA Tachograph card

DBS check

D4 medical

Job description

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.

Department: PCV (Bus) Driver

Location: Milton Keynes

Compensation: £15.00 / hour

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 casual (zero hours) worked on a split-shift basis covering AM and PM transport.


• Rolled up holiday pay entitlement is 12.07% of gross pay relating to work completed.


• Bereavement leave


• Company events


• Free on-site parking


• Access to our Employee Assurance Programme.


• On-site parking


• Referral programme