- Salary
- £16+
- Location
- West Norwood
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Department
- Transportation
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
PCV Driver
Department: PCV (Bus) Driver
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: West Norwood
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. 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
Skills
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