School Bus Drivers Wanted (Ashford)

Chalkwell Coach Hire Limited; Ashford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Regular income options

Community engagement

Job summary

A local coach hire company in Ashford is currently seeking reliable bus drivers for morning and afternoon school runs. This position offers flexibility, allowing drivers to enjoy their afternoons off and school holidays. Candidates must have a valid PVC Licence with category D and a Full Driver CPC. The role provides optional weekend work and two payment options to suit individual financial needs. Join a friendly team and contribute to the community by providing safe transportation for schoolchildren.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid PVC Licence with at least category D.
• Must possess Full Driver CPC certification.
• Experience driving school buses is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely during morning and afternoon school runs.
• Collect the vehicle from the Ashford depot each day.
• Optional weekend work includes rail replacement services.

Skills

PVC Licence

Category D

Full Driver CPC

Job description

We are currently seeking bus drivers for morning and afternoon school runs in the Ashford area. Work a few hours in the morning and a few in the afternoon, and have the middle part of the day and school holidays at your leisure. Enjoy having a regular job with familiarity and stability.

We have a small dept in Ashford, so you can collect the vehicle from there every day.

Overview

Schooldays and additional work available

Essential skills required

• PVC Licence
• with at least category D
• Full Driver CPC

Ongoing

Payment

There are two options for payment. We can either pay drivers just on the days worked (roughly 190 school days per year) or we can spread payment over 52 weeks to give a more regular income. Spreading the payment over 52 weeks gives the same amount of total income over a year, but can also help those who claim tax credits or other benefits.

Standard PCV

Enhanced PCV

Daily rate when paid for days worked only. Figures exclude holiday pay, which is paid as extra.

Daily rate when paid over 52 weeks. Figures exclude holiday pay, which is paid as extra.

Other information

School bus drivers are welcome to additional work at weekends etc, which is paid at the relevant hourly/daily rate as per the full time rates.

What are ‘Standard’ and ‘Enhanced’?– We have different pay scales for drivers. Those that prove themselves to be reliable, professional and flexible can move onto the Enhanced grade.

Optional weekend work is available, including rail replacement services, coach hire and various other duties.

Companies Act 2009 – Registration Number: 2520842
CHALKWELL COACH HIRE LIMITED is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts.