PCV Driver Rougham IP30 9ND
37.5 hours per week,
Monday to Friday, x1.25 Saturday and x1.5 Sunday and Bank holidays
£15.30 per hour
Are you a PCV driver looking to make a difference? We can help! We're are recruiting for a for a flexible friendly Driver who wants to make a difference and join our team!
Responsibilities
To be responsible for driving Buses, Coaches, and minibuses on home to school contracts, private hires, swimming transport and local bus routes and for the safety of the passengers whilst transporting them, and additional driving duties as directed.
Key Duties:
1. Safely operate a PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) in accordance with road traffic laws and company policies.
2. Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly.
3. Ensure the safe boarding, seating, and disembarkation of passengers, particularly children and vulnerable users.
4. Deliver excellent customer service and communicate effectively with passengers, school staff, parents, and members of the public.
5. Complete required documentation including timesheets, incident reports, and mileage logs.
6. Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the vehicle.
Key Relationships:
7. Transport Manager - receives instructions, reports issues, and communicates route information.
8. Depot Manager - collaborates on scheduling and logistics.
9. School Staff - liaises with teachers and support staff for student handovers.
10. Parents and Guardians - ensures safe transport and communicates any concerns or delays.
The successful PCV Driver will have:
11. Valid PCV (Category D) licence
12. Current Driver CPC qualification
13. Digital tachograph card
14. Excellent driving record and awareness of road safety
15. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
16. Enhanced DBS check (required prior to start)
17. First Aid training - Desirable
Unique Appeal of the Job:
An opportunity to work with a local company providing a service to passengers with a wide range of special needs assisting them to and from school.
About us:
Vertas is one of the fastest growing multi-services facilities management companies in the UK. Our passion is driven by putting our colleagues and customers at the heart of everything we do.
Why join Vertas?
You won't be staring at the same four walls in this role. Our drivers are the captains of our customers' journey, making a difference to the start and end of their school day. You'll be meeting loads of new people, and working on a term time basis, you will have the freedom of having weekends and school holidays off.
We want enthusiastic individuals with a positive working attitude to join our team of 4,000 colleagues across the UK. Vertas Group are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer who believe that our people power what we do. We aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which it operates.
Benefits :
Non contractual benefits
18. Lifeworks high street and online discounts
19. Company Pension
20. WeCare 24/7 employee assistance including remote GP and counselling
21. Mental Health First Aiders
22. Vertas Finest Recognition Scheme
23. Annual Making the Difference Awards
24. Refer a friend rewards
25. Personal Development opportunities including Aspire to Inspire and self-led learning
The Vertas Group is committed to ensuring the safeguarding of children and following legislation, guidance, policies and advice on this at all times
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees to share this commitment.
Offers of employment are subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Children's barred list
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical Suitability to work with children
Right to work
Satisfactory references
Suitability to work with children
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and therefore you must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings.