Job Details
A social enterprise that provides transport services to multiple locations across the UK is seeking PCV Drivers based in London to provide transport services, and support to clients during their journeys, many of whom are vulnerable adults and children. The PCV Driver will drive a range of buses and will hold a minimum category PCV category D licence and associated DQC for the same category.
Applications from suitably experienced ex-military personnel (British Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy or Royal Marines) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Adherence to and promotion of Company’s Equal Opportunities policy at all times.
- Ensure the safety and comfort of passengers, care and consideration for other road users and vehicle sympathy
- Carry out pre-service inspections on vehicles to ensure road worthiness and report defects
- Wash and clean the interior and exterior of vehicles as required.
- Refuelling of vehicles in accordance with policies & procedures
- Assist with parking and security of all vehicles
- Operate passenger lifts, portable ramps, wheelchair restraints and passenger safety belts in line with the manufacturers’ instructions and other set standards
- Assist and support passengers during journeys in an active and inclusive manner
- Manoeuvre manual and powered wheelchairs onto vehicles and ensure all safety procedures are carried our during the operation of any passenger lift/ramp, and when securing wheelchairs and using passenger safety belts
- Deal responsibility with any emergencies that many occur during journeys
- Liaise with other Drivers, Passenger Assistants, Controllers, Supervisors and Managers to ensure the smooth and efficient running of all passenger transport operations
- Communicate with passengers, service users and clients in a patient informative, non-patronising manner and promote all services in a positive fashion
- Remove and replace seats in vehicles as required
- Maintain good working relations with all members of staff, volunteers, trainees and other stakeholders
- Undertake reasonable duties as directed by Line Management, or the Management Committee
Person Specification
Essential:
- Ability to work to Company’s Equal Opportunities Policy
- Hold minimum a non-restricted, PCV category D driving licence, and equivalent CPC entitlement, or be willing to train to achieve one, and be over the age of 21
- Experience of driving a bus or minibus, and have the ability to drive to the standard required
- Willing to undertake, satisfy and continue to satisfy an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Ability to offer appropriate assistance to users (e.g. assisting users with mobility and or learning difficulties) Full training will be provided
- Be physically fit for the role
- Ability to work without supervision and to use initiative
- Good verbal and written communication skills and basic numeracy
- Ability to understand duty rosters, timetables and schedules
- Ability to complete written records accurately
- Ability to work flexibly, under pressure and as part of a team
Desirable:
- Ability to speak other languages
- Hold a current first aid qualification
- Experience of working within a multi-cultural environment
Salary:
£9.98 - £13.37 (depending on shifts and route) + overtime
Benefits:
Uniform provided
Initial DBS Check provided
20 – 25 days holiday
Training provided
This job is no longer available for new applications.
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