PCV Driver

PCV Driver(45 hours)

Department: PCV (Bus) Driver

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Friern Barnet

Compensation: £16.36 / hour

Our PCV Drivers provide a professional driving service that supports our clients and service users. In addition to delivering a safe home-to-school transport operation, you may also operate the passenger lift and assist the Passenger Assistant with service users as required.

• Operate the vehicle safely, adhering to local road restrictions and speed limits. Any fines or tickets must be reported to the office promptly.
• Ensure mandatory vehicle checks are performed each time the vehicle is used to a standard acceptable on the road. Report any defects to the office.
• Secure all passengers and wheelchair users correctly in the appropriate location using the necessary safety equipment.
• Ensure the vehicle has adequate fuel for the journey and refuel as required or instructed.
• Clean the vehicle inside and out regularly, at least once a week.
• Remove and replace seating as required.
• Park the vehicle in the depot correctly, in pre-allocated bays when possible.
• Operate the passenger lift and other equipment used to assist passengers safely during boarding and alighting.
• Communicate with passengers and clients politely and informatively.
• Assist the Passenger Assistant with their duties as required.

• Sound understanding of working with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability 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 driving a bus or coach.
• Hold or be 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.

• Contracts are 45 hours per week, 36 weeks of the year, worked on a split-shift basis covering AM and PM transport.
• Term-time only, rolled-up holiday pay entitlement is 12.07% of gross pay relating to work completed. This is paid each month, with no entitlement to additional paid annual leave during school term weeks.
• Salaries are pro-rata – you will receive payment every month of the year (even in non-working periods).
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Free on-site parking
• Access to our Employee Assurance Programme.
• Referral programme