Bus Driver (Zero Hours)

London Hire Ltd; Erith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A transportation company in Erith is seeking a Bus Driver for a zero hours contract. Responsibilities include safely operating vehicles, conducting vehicle checks, and assisting passengers with disabilities. Candidates should hold a D driving licence, a CPC qualification, and have at least two years of bus driving experience. This role offers flexible hours and several employee benefits.

Benefits

Bereavement leave

Company events

Free on-site parking

Access to our Employee Assurance Programme

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Possess a full unrestricted D driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points.
• Hold a CPC qualification card, with mandatory training kept up to date.
• Willing to undertake and satisfy a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle in a safe manner, adhering to local road restrictions.
• Ensure mandatory vehicle checks are conducted before use.
• Secure all passengers and wheelchair users properly when in the vehicle.
• Maintain the vehicle's fuel and cleanliness regularly.
• Communicate with passengers and clients in a patient manner.
• Assist the Passenger Assistant with their duties as required.

Skills

Sound understanding of working with individuals with disabilities

Patient and level-headed attitude

Full unrestricted D driving licence

CPC qualification card

Minimum of two years’ experience of driving a bus or coach

DVLA Digital Tachograph driver’s card

Disclosure and Barring Service check

Current and valid D4 medical examination report

Job description

Bus Driver (Zero Hours)

Department: PCV (Bus) Driver

Employment Type: Zero Hours

Location: Erith

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