Job Description

R Consult are acting on behalf of an established logistics provider who operate nationally.

They have an opportunity for a

PSV

Company Bus Driver

to join our team.

The working hours you will need to be available for the role on a daily basis are from 07:30 - 09:30 and then 14:30 - 16:30.

This is a 20 hour contract.

We have on site Parking available.

Position in the organisation chart:

Team leader > Controller > PSV Company Bus driver

About The Role

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure safety and wellbeing of clients throughout the journey and handover. To ensure that the high visibility PPE is always worn in vehicle movement areas. To ensure that speed limits are observed within bus depots and school premises.
To check the condition of the vehicle prior to commencing service by.

carrying out the safety walk round check. ensuring that any defect in the vehicle or equipment is reported as soon as possible to the right person. completing the Vehicle Defect Card or entering the defect on the electronic ticket machine (depending on location) ensuring that the vehicle is clean and tidy before starting service. To comply with the laws and company regulations regarding the use of mobile phones, smoking in company vehicles and the use of prohibited equipment (such as games consoles) whilst on duty.
To be responsible for the health, safety, security, welfare, environmental and fire safety arrangements for yourself, customers, and colleagues. This must include attendance at safety briefings and training as required.

To ensure all safety accidents/incidents are reported using the company's reporting procedure. To ensure a full understanding of emergency and evacuation plans. To ensure your bus cab area is always kept in a safe and tidy condition To always provide a high standard of customer service To always provide a high standard of customer service. To give customers on the bus any information that may help them during their journey. Examples would be informing customers of road closures and diversions. To always behave in a friendly and professional way to customers and colleagues. To recognize and assist with the additional needs of children and vulnerable adults, the elderly, infirm or disabled. To drive the Company's vehicles in a safe, legal, and professional way. To drive to the set timetable, not running early or late, when it is safe to do so. To keep up to date with road closures, diversions or special events which may affect the service. This is done by reading notices, attending briefings, listening to instructions of your Supervisors. To ensure that a valid driving licence and CPC licence is held at all times and is available for inspection by a member on staff of the Company.

A driver must ensure that.

their Drivers licence has a D1 category with no restrictions and CPC licence is in date and valid for the vehicle type they are driving. their licence has the required medical renewals up to date. any change to the licence which may affect their entitlement to drive is communicated to their line manager (e.g., Sickness, injury or conviction) their licence is made available for inspection in every 6-month period.
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To report for work at the correct time and location with the correct equipment. To ensure that the company dress code is correctly always observed when on duty. Not to report for work when overtired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs (see Company policy for further details). To ensure that the relevant notification procedures are followed in the event of absence from work. To report all safety, security, driving and customer service incidents to the line manager as soon as possible. To report all incidents on the road, likely to affect the service as soon as it is safe to do so. Examples would be road closures, accidents, emergencies, and highway repairs.

Required Criteria

Valid current UK (or acceptable other) drivers' licence No greater than 6 penalty points Good understanding of written and spoken English Language. Proven eligibility to work in the UK Able to provide suitable references. Able to prove their identity PCV/PSV driving licence. Professional driving experience Has received 7 hours of DCPC training each year Basic secondary school education or equivalent. Prepared to undertake training. such as NVQ as required. Ability to drive a vehicle to a competent and safe standard Good written and verbal communication skills using English Language to ESOL entry level 2.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 15.00-15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme On-site parking
Work Location: On the road