Overview
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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.
Department: PCV (Bus) Driver
Location: Salisbury
Compensation: £15.00 / hour
This role is offering 35 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime.
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.
Qualifications
* 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
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Truck Transportation
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