Bus Driver (Zero Hours)

London Hire Community Services


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Hoddesdon
Contract type: Full time

Department: PCV (Bus) Driver

Location: Hoddesdon

Compensation: £15.85 / hour

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.

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

  • Bereavement leave
  • Company events
  • Free on-site parking
  • Access to our Employee Assurance Programme.
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

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