PCV Driver (Zero-Hours)

London Hire Ltd; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual zero-hours

Holiday pay

Bereavement leave

Company events

Free on-site parking

Employee Assurance Programme

Referral programme

Job summary

London Hire Ltd in Hoddesdon is seeking a PCV Driver (Zero-Hours) to provide transport services such as rail replacement, private hire, and contract work, with duties including assisting passengers as required.

You must hold a D1 licence (auto accepted), a CPC card, and a DVLA tachograph card; two years bus/coach driving experience; and be willing to undergo a DBS check and D4 medical. Employment is zero hours with on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Hold a full unrestricted D1 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 driving a bus or coach.
• Hold or willing to apply for a DVLA Digital Tachograph driver’s card.
• Willing to undergo 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; report fines promptly.
• Perform mandatory vehicle checks before each journey and report defects.
• Secure all passengers and wheelchair users using proper safety equipment.
• Ensure adequate fuel for the journey and refuel as required.
• Keep the vehicle clean inside and out on a weekly basis.
• Remove and replace seating as required.
• Park the vehicle in allocated bays at the depot.
• Operate the passenger lift and assist passengers entering and exiting safely.
• Communicate with passengers and clients in a patient, informative manner.
• Assist the Passenger Assistant with duties as required.

Skills

Disability awareness

Patience

D1 licence

CPC qualification

Bus/coach driving

Tachograph card

DBS check

D4 medical

Job description

PCV Driver (Zero-Hours)

Department: PCV (Bus) Driver

Employment Type: Zero Hours

Location: Hoddesdon

Reporting To: Transport Manager

Compensation: £16.36 / hour

Description

Our PCV Drivers are responsible a professional driving service that supports our clients and service users. You will be providing transportation services such as rail replacement, private hire, contract work, 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 D1 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