At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive safely while providing excellent customer service to passengers.
- Company: Join a supportive team in Brixton with a focus on community service.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, free parking, and access to employee support programmes.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's lives while driving around London.
- Qualifications: Must have a full D driving licence and experience driving buses.
The predicted salary is between 15.85 - 15.85 £ per hour.
Our PCV Drivers are responsible for providing a professional driving service that supports our clients and service users with Private Hire and Rail Replacement Services. They must have strong customer service and great communication skills to excel in enhancing the customer experience. An understanding of disability issues is essential, along with a patient and level-headed attitude. A good knowledge of GB Domestic, EU Drivers Hours & Emergency Legislation, as well as familiarity with London and the surrounding counties, is required. Drivers may also operate the passenger lift and assist the Passenger Assistant with service users as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate the vehicle in a safe manner, adhering to local road restrictions and speed limits.
- Report any fines or tickets received 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.
- Report any defects 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 required or instructed.
- Clean the vehicle inside and out on a regular basis, at least weekly.
- Remove and replace seating as required.
- Park the vehicle in the depot correctly, in pre-allocated bays where possible.
- Operate the passenger lift and other equipment used to assist passengers while 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.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- 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 be 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
- Referral programme
