Bus Driver (30 hours per week)

London Hire Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Croydon is seeking a Bus Driver for a 30-hour work week on a split-shift basis. Responsibilities include providing a safe transport service for clients, operating vehicles safely, and assisting passengers with disabilities. Applicants should hold a valid D driving licence and have a minimum of two years' experience in bus driving. Competitive pay at £16.36 per hour and additional benefits such as pension scheme enrollment and paid bereavement leave are offered.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Bereavement leave

Company events

Free on-site parking

Employee Assurance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have a full unrestricted D driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points.
• Experience driving a bus or coach for at least two years.
• Hold a CPC qualification card with up-to-date training.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle safely, adhering to road restrictions.
• Perform mandatory vehicle checks before use.
• Secure passengers and wheelchair users appropriately.

Skills

Working with individuals with disabilities

Patient attitude

Full unrestricted D driving licence

CPC qualification card

Two years driving experience

DVLA Digital Tachograph

Willingness for DBS check

D4 medical examination report

Job description

Bus Driver (30 hours per week)

Department: PCV (Bus) Driver

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Croydon

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

• Contracts are 30 hours per week, 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 will be paid to you each month, and there is no entitlement to other additional paid annual leave to be taken during school term weeks.
• Salaries are pro‑rata – you will receive payment every month of the year (even in non‑working periods!)
• Automatic enrolment in our pension scheme after three months service.
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Free on‑site parking
• Access to our Employee Assurance Programme.
• Referral programme