Minibus Driver (35 hours per week)

London Hire Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport service company in Salisbury is seeking a Minibus Driver for a permanent, full-time position. This role involves providing safe transport for clients, ensuring all vehicle and passenger safety measures are met. Candidates must hold a full D driving licence, a CPC qualification, and have at least two years of driving experience. The salary is £15.00 per hour with opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

Bereavement leave

Company events

Free on-site parking

Employee Assurance Programme

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Full unrestricted D driving licence with no more than three penalty points.
• CPC qualification card with up-to-date mandatory training.
• Minimum of two years’ experience driving a bus or coach.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the vehicle adhering to local road restrictions.
• Conduct mandatory vehicle checks before use and report defects.
• Ensure passengers are secured safely using appropriate equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle inside and out.
• Park the vehicle correctly in allocated bays.

Skills

Understanding of working with individuals with disabilities

Patient and level-headed attitude

Full unrestricted D driving licence

CPC qualification card

Experience driving a bus or coach

Willingness to apply for a DVLA Digital Tachograph card

Satisfy a Disclosure and Barring Service check

Current D4 medical examination report

Job description

Minibus Driver (35 hours per week)

Department: PCV (Bus) Driver

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Salisbury

Reporting To: Transport Manager

Compensation: £15.00 / hour

Description

Our PCV Drivers are responsible for 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. This role is offering 35 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime.

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