About the Role
Our PCV Drivers are responsible for providing 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.
Responsibilities
- Operate the vehicle in a safe manner, adhering to local road restrictions and speed limits.
- Report any fines or tickets received to the office as soon as possible.
- Undertake mandatory vehicle checks every time the vehicle is used to a standard acceptable on the road.
- Report any vehicle defects 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- Sound understanding of working with individuals with disabilities.
- Able to deliver the service with a patient and level-headed attitude.
Location
- Wandsworth
Work Type
- Permanent
- 32 hours
Experience Level
- Minimum of two years’ experience of driving a bus or coach.
Salary/Compensations
- £16.36 / hour
Benefits
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Free on-site parking
- Access to our Employee Assurance Programme.
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
