PCV Driver (Zero Hours)

London Hire Community Services; Broughton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-hour contracts with split shifts

Holiday pay 12.07% of gross pay

Bereavement leave

Company events

Free on-site parking

Employee Assurance Programme

On-site parking

Referral programme

Job summary

London Hire Community Services is hiring a PCV (Bus) Driver to support safe home-to-school transport and assist passengers. The role includes operating the bus, using a passenger lift, and supporting a Passenger Assistant as needed.

The position is based in Milton Keynes and offers a casual, zero-hours contract with split AM/PM shifts and a competitive hourly rate of £15.65. A CPC card, DVLA Tachograph card, D4 medical, and a clean D driving licence are required, with a DBS check encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full unrestricted D driving licence (auto restrictions acceptable) with no more than 3 penalty points.
• Hold CPC qualification card and ensure training is up to date.
• Hold or apply for a DVLA Digital Tachograph card.
• Hold a current D4 medical examination report.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle safely, following local road rules and reporting fines promptly.
• Perform mandatory vehicle checks before each trip and report defects.
• Secure passengers and wheelchair users with appropriate safety equipment.
• Ensure adequate fuel for journeys and refuel as required.
• Keep the vehicle clean inside and out on a regular basis.

Skills

Two years bus/coach driving experience

Patient and level-headed attitude

Disability awareness

DBS check willingness

Education

Full unrestricted D driving licence (auto allowed) with ≤3 penalty points

CPC qualification card

DVLA Digital Tachograph card

D4 medical examination report

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: £15.65 / 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