School Bus Driver

Description

MB829: School Bus Driver

Location: Central London and surrounding areas

Salary: £13.85ph

Working Hours: 29 hrs per week: Mon – Thu 07:00-09:30 / 15:30-19:00, Fri 07:00-09:30 / 15:30-18:00 Term time only. However, other roles available during non term time if required

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic community business who are looking to recruit a School Bus Driver on a permanent basis due to growth.

Duties and responsibilities:

To drive vehicles with due care and consideration.

To adhere to safe working practices, Health & Safety policies and other procedures, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and ensuring a duty of care is maintained to themselves,

their passengers and colleagues.

To provide assistance to passengers in a sensitive, caring and responsive manner.

To maintain confidentiality about personal user details.

To ensure vehicle exteriors/interiors are kept in a clean and tidy condition.

To accurately record own driver hours on weekly log cards or tachograph equipment as required.

To undertake any other duties that may from time to time be reasonably requested.

To promote, through behaviour and appearance, a positive image of the business

Qualifications and experience:

Be over 21 years of age, with a full, clean UK driving licence for at least two years (with a D1 or PCV entitlement) and no more than 9 penalty points on it, and to not have had a conviction for driving under the influence of drink or drugs in the last 10 years.

Has proven experience of regular driving commitments, ideally in a professional capacity.

Has a proven ability to drive a larger vehicle safely showing due consideration to passengers and other drivers.

Is able to undertake route planning and map reading.

Is able to read, write and speak English.

Is able to communicate well with passengers and colleagues.

Is physically capable of undertaking regular manual handling activities.

Can work as part of a team and can show initiative in resolving problems when required.

Can take and follow instructions and learn quickly in a changing situation.

Can work independently without supervision.

Can stay calm in difficult situations.

Is flexible in their approach to their work.

Has a patient and caring nature.

Is able to get on with people from all backgrounds and in all circumstances in a polite and sensitive way.

Is sympathetic to the needs of children and/or frail, older and disabled people.

Is willing and able to transport assistance dogs and safely restrained domestic pets.

Has a good standard of personal cleanliness and tidiness.

MB829: School Bus Driver

Location: Central London and surrounding areas

Salary: £13.85ph

Working Hours: 29 hrs per week: Mon – Thu 07:00-09:30 / 15:30-19:00, Fri 07:00-09:30 / 15:30-18:00 Term time only. However, other roles available during non term time if required

Ad ID: 5416932355