Coach Driver

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

Job summary

A transport services provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Coach Driver based in Hoddesdon. The role involves safely operating a vehicle while providing professional transportation services. Candidates must have a D1 driving licence, CPC qualification, and a minimum of two years’ driving experience. This position offers competitive pay at £16.36 per hour, with various benefits including bereavement leave and company events.

Benefits

Bereavement leave

Company events

Free on-site parking

Access to Employee Assurance Programme

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Hold a full unrestricted D1 driving licence 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle in a safe manner adhering to local road restrictions.
• Ensure mandatory vehicle checks are undertaken every time the vehicle is used.
• Communicate with passengers and clients in a patient, informative manner.

Skills

Sound understanding of working with individuals with disabilities

Patient and level-headed attitude

Full unrestricted D1 driving licence

CPC qualification card

Two years’ experience driving a bus or coach

DVLA Digital Tachograph driver's card

Willingness to undertake DBS check

Current D4 medical examination report

Job description

Coach Driver (35 hours per week)

Department: PCV (Bus) Driver

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hoddesdon

Reporting To: Lee Mordecai

Compensation: £16.36 / hour

Description

Our PCV Drivers are responsible a professional driving service that supports our clients and service users. You will be providing transportation services such as rail replacement, private hire, contract work, you may also be operating the passenger lift and assisting the Passenger Assistant with the service users as and when required.

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 D1 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