H2S PSV Company Bus Driver - E10

Location: 8 Rigg Approach

The HATS Group is the UK’s foremost private healthcare provider, excelling in patient-centric transport services with an 'Outstanding' rating for Responsiveness from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). HATS Group provides private ambulance services regulated by the CQC and is recognised for professionalism, excellence, and a fleet of over 800 vehicles, supporting various public and private healthcare institutions, and delivering over 2,000,000 passenger movements annually.

A PSV Company bus driver is responsible for driving a passenger-carrying vehicle (PCV) and providing good customer service and a safe and comfortable journey throughout the network of HATS buses.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety and wellbeing of clients throughout the journey and handover.
• Always wear high-visibility PPE in vehicle movement areas.
• Observe speed limits within bus depots and school premises.
• Check the condition of the vehicle prior to commencing service by:
• Carrying out the safety walk-round check.
• Reporting any defect in the vehicle or equipment as soon as possible to the appropriate 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.
• Comply with the laws and company regulations regarding the use of mobile phones, smoking in company vehicles, and the use of prohibited equipment whilst on duty.
• Be responsible for health, safety, security, welfare, environmental and fire safety arrangements for yourself, customers, and colleagues.
• Report all safety accidents/incidents using the company’s reporting procedure.
• Be fully familiar with emergency and evacuation plans.
• Keep the bus cab area safe and tidy.
• Provide a high standard of customer service.
• Inform customers of road closures and diversions as needed.
• Behave in a friendly and professional manner to customers and colleagues.
• Recognise and assist with the additional needs of children and vulnerable adults, the elderly, infirm or disabled.
• Drive the company’s vehicle safely, legally, and professionally.
• Adhere to the timetable, running early or late only when safe.
• Keep up to date with road closures, diversions or special events that may affect the service.
• Hold a valid driving licence, CPC licence and be available for inspection by a company staff member at all times.

Work Environment:

• The driver’s licence is a D1 category with no restrictions and CPC licence is in date and valid for the vehicle type.
• Report for work at the correct time and location with the correct equipment.
• Observe the company dress code at all times while on duty.
• Do not report for work when overtired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Follow relevant notification procedures in the event of absence from work.
• Report all safety, security, driving and customer service incidents to the line manager as soon as possible.
• Participate in working flexible hours; general core working hours are between 07:00 – 09:00 and 14:30 – 16:30.
• Undertake additional work as the service needs dictate.

Required Criteria:

• Valid current UK (or acceptable other) driver’s 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 with 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.

Closing Date: Saturday 28th February, 2026

Contract Type: Fulltime

Salary: £14.00 Hourly