* Hours: Monday-Friday. 126 hours over a three-week shift pattern, remunerated on a monthly basis. O ne week of long days, one week of e arly shift, and one week of late shift over a three-week period. Occasional Saturdays, averaging six per year.
o Salary: £26,633 (£14.21/hour) based on term-time only plus 20 days
o Opportunities for overtime, paid at time and a half
o Start date: ASAP subject to completion of recruitment checks
Ready to hit the road with your Category D PCV license and Driver CPC qualification?
Join our friendly and dedicated team at GSaL Transport Limited (GTL), the transport company affiliated with The Grammar School at Leeds. Located within the school campus at Alwoodley Gates LS17, we provide coaches and buses for various purposes, including school contracts, private hire, and excursions. As our company continues to expand, we are excited to invite new PCV Coach Drivers to join us on a permanent basis.
As a part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to communicate with pupils, colleagues, and parents, making each journey a positive and enjoyable experience.
We welcome applicants with a full Category D PCV licence and Driver CPC qualification, as well as experienced bus and coach drivers from all backgrounds. If you have excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude, we encourage you to apply. Previous experience driving coaches and the ability to navigate different types of roads, from country lanes to motorways, would be a plus. The school will pay for one CPC course per year.
Your main responsibilities will include driving school vehicles in compliance with legal requirements and GSAL Transport procedures, including:
o reporting any faults or failures promptly;
o use of a tachograph when appropriate;
o ensuring that all fare collecting equipment is operational and working effectively, should cover be required on a school bus route;
o reporting incidents promptly to the general manager;
o keeping the vehicle clean and tidy at all times.
At The Grammar School at Leeds, we believe in taking care of our colleagues. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy various benefits such as a bonus scheme, generous pension contributions, and access to our 24/7 GP service and employee assistance program in partnership with Vivup. You can find the full range of our excellent benefits on the attached brochure.
How to apply
You will be required to complete the online application form using the 'apply now' button. However, in the first instance if you would like to discuss the opportunity to learn more, please feel free to give Terri Walker, GTL General Manager, a call on 0113 228 5182.
If you're shortlisted for an interview, remember to bring along all your qualifications listed in the application form.
Join us at GTL, where you'll be part of a welcoming and supportive team, providing exceptional transportation services for the school community. We look forward to welcoming you on board!
Closing date: 9am Monday 05 January
Interview date: To be confirmed
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates invited for interview. To ensure you do not miss out on this role, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.