H2S PSV Bus Driver - Bagleys Lane

Overview

Location:

25 Bagleys Lane

The HATS Group is the UK's foremost private healthcare provider, excelling in patient-centric transport services with an 'Outstanding' rating for Responsiveness from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC is the independent regulator established under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, responsible for the registration, inspection and monitoring of health and social care providers. HATS Group provides Private Ambulances and is regulated by Local Authorities for services delivered under SEND.

We support various public and private healthcare institutions, delivering over 2,000,000 passenger movements annually.

We have an opportunity for a PSV Company Bus Driver to join our team. The working hours are 07:00–10:00 and 14:00–17:00 daily. This is a 25 hour contract. On-site parking is available.

A PSV Company bus driver is responsible for driving a passenger-carrying vehicle (PCV), providing good customer service and ensuring a safe and comfortable journey throughout the network of HATS buses.

Team leader >
Controller > PSV Company Bus Driver

• Ensure safety and wellbeing of clients throughout the journey and handover.
• Wear high-visibility PPE in vehicle movement areas.
• Observe speed limits within bus depots and school premises.
• Check the condition of the vehicle prior to commencing service (safety walk-around).
• Report any defects promptly to the appropriate person and complete the Vehicle Defect Card or enter defects on the electronic ticket machine (location dependent).
• Keep the vehicle clean and tidy before starting service.
• Comply with laws and company regulations regarding mobile phone use, smoking in company vehicles, and use of prohibited equipment (e.g., games consoles) while on duty.
• Maintain health, safety, security, welfare, environmental and fire safety arrangements for yourself, customers and colleagues, including attendance at safety briefings and training as required.
• Report all safety incidents using the company procedures.
• Understand emergency and evacuation plans and keep the cab area safe and tidy.
• Provide a high standard of customer service and assist with additional needs of children and vulnerable adults, the elderly, infirm or disabled.
• Drive to the set timetable, not running early or late, when it is safe to do so; stay informed about road closures and diversions.
• Hold a valid driving licence and CPC licence at all times and have it available for inspection.

• Driver must have a D1 category on their licence (no restrictions) and a valid CPC licence for the vehicle type driven.
• Licence medical renewals up to date; inform line manager of any changes affecting entitlement to drive.
• Licence available for inspection at 6-month intervals.
• Report for work at the correct time and location with the correct equipment; observe company dress code.
• Avoid reporting for work when overtired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Follow relevant notification procedures for absence; report safety, security, driving and customer service incidents promptly.
• Participate in yearly appraisal and provide feedback for service improvements. Adhere to all HATS policies and procedures.

• Valid UK (or acceptable alternative) driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
• Good written and spoken English
• Proven eligibility to work in the UK
• Ability to provide suitable references
• Ability to prove identity and hold PCV/PSV driving licence
• Professional driving experience
• DCPC training completed each year (minimum 7 hours)
• Basic secondary education or equivalent
• Willingness to undertake training (e.g., NVQ) as required
• Ability to drive safely and competently; good communication skills in English (ESOL level
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The HATS Group is the UK’s leading private provider of Patient Transport, SEND Transport Services and Private Passenger Hire Services, with over 800 vehicles and more than 2,000,000 passenger movements annually. We support the NHS, CCGs, Mental Health Trusts, Local Authorities and other public/private sector organisations. Our last CQC inspection (2020) rated us as ‘Good’ Overall and…