PSV Bus Driver – Safe, Customer-Focused Transit

Hats Group

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

On-site

GBP 19,000 - 23,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

The HATS Group is seeking a PSV Company Bus Driver to join our team in the UK. You will drive passenger-carrying vehicles, prioritise safety and customer service, and follow set timetables across the network.

Responsibilities include vehicle checks, reporting defects, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to regulations. A valid UK licence with CPC, goodEnglish, and DCPC training are required. Join a fast-growing private healthcare transport provider serving public and private sectors.

Qualifications

Valid current UK (or acceptable other) drivers’ licence.
No greater than 6 penalty points.
Good understanding of written and spoken English Language.
Proven eligibility to work in the UK.
Able to provide suitable references.
Able to prove their identity PCV/PSV driving licence.
Professional driving experience.
Has received 7 hours of DCPC training each year.
Basic secondary school education or equivalent.
Prepared to undertake training such as NVQ as required.
Ability to drive a vehicle to a competent and safe standard.
Good written and verbal communication skills using English Language to ESOL entry level 2.
Valid Driver qualification Card (CPC).
Valid Driver Card (Tacho Card).

Responsibilities

Ensure safety and wellbeing of clients throughout the journey and handover.
To ensure that the high visibility PPE is always worn in vehicle movement areas.
To ensure that speed limits are observed within bus depots and school premises.
To check the condition of the vehicle prior to commencing service by carrying out the safety walk round check and reporting defects.
Ensuring that the vehicle is clean and tidy before starting service.
To comply with the laws and company regulations regarding mobile phones, smoking in company vehicles and prohibited equipment (such as games consoles) whilst on duty.
To be responsible for the health, safety, security, welfare, environmental and fire safety arrangements for yourself, customers, and colleagues.
To ensure all safety accidents/incidents are reported using the company’s reporting procedure.
To ensure a full understanding of emergency and evacuation plans.
To ensure your bus cab area is always kept in a safe and tidy condition
To always provide a high standard of customer service
To give customers on the bus any information that may help them during their journey.
To always behave in a friendly and professional way to customers and colleagues.
To recognize and assist with the additional needs of children and vulnerable adults, the elderly, infirm or disabled.
To drive the Company’s vehicles in a safe, legal, and professional way.
To drive to the set timetable, not running early or late, when it is safe to do so.
To keep up to date with road closures, diversions or special events which may affect the service.
To ensure that a valid driving licence and CPC licence is held at all times and is available for inspection by a member on staff of the Company.