Details:
- Salary: £14 - 22 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Part-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Knighton Sir Powys
- Date: 18 hours ago
Description:
We are looking for professional, reliable and friendly PCV drivers to join our growing team.
We are an established independent coach operator providing home-to-school transport, private hire, day trips, events and other passenger-transport services across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire and the surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced coach or bus driver looking for regular work with a friendly local operator. We are interested in hearing from drivers seeking full-time or part-time hours.
The role
The work is varied and may include:
* Home-to-school contracts
* Coach private hire
* School trips
* Day excursions
* Event transport
* Shuttle services
* Weekend and evening work
* Occasional longer-distance journeys
The precise duties and working pattern will depend on your availability, experience and the position offered.
Essential requirements
Applicants must have:
* A valid UK Category D PCV driving entitlement
* A valid Driver Qualification Card/Driver CPC
* A valid digital tachograph card
* The legal right to work in the UK
* A good understanding of PCV drivers’ hours and tachograph requirements
* A safe and responsible driving record
* A professional and passenger-focused attitude
* Reliable transport to reach our depot
* The flexibility to undertake the agreed duties and working pattern
An enhanced DBS certificate will be required for school-transport duties. We can discuss the application process with successful candidates where necessary.
About you
The right person will be:
* Dependable and punctual
* Calm and professional
* Friendly and approachable with passengers
* Confident carrying children, schools, private groups and members of the public
* Careful with company vehicles
* Willing to follow procedures and report problems
* Able to work independently while remaining part of the wider team
Previous coach-driving experience is desirable, but we will consider applicants with suitable bus or other PCV experience.
How to apply
Please apply through Indeed with an up-to-date CV showing your recent driving history and PCV experience.
Please include:
* The type of PCV work you have previously undertaken
* Whether you are looking for full-time or part-time work
* Your usual availability
* Your current notice period
* Confirmation that you hold a Category D licence, Driver CPC and digital tachograph card
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview and may be asked to complete a driving assessment.
Any offer will be subject to satisfactory right-to-work, driving-licence, Driver CPC, tachograph-card, reference and DBS checks as applicable.
We are an equal-opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified drivers from all backgrounds.
Pay: £14.00-£22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 – 40.0 per week