H2S PSV Company Bus Driver – W10

PSV Company Bus Driver – Job Description

Location: 1 Elkstone Road

Job Purpose

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and wellbeing of clients throughout the journey and handover.
• Wear high‑visibility PPE in vehicle movement areas.
• Observe speed limits within bus depots and school premises.
• Check vehicle condition prior to service: carry out the safety walk‑round check, report any vehicle or equipment defects, complete the Vehicle Defect Card or enter defect on electronic ticket machine.
• Keep vehicle clean and tidy before starting service.
• Comply with laws and company regulations regarding mobile phones, smoking and prohibited equipment.
• Be responsible for the health, safety, security, welfare, environmental and fire safety arrangements; attend safety briefings and training.
• Report all safety accidents/incidents using the company reporting procedure.
• Understand emergency and evacuation plans.
• Maintain bus cab area safe and tidy.
• Provide a high standard of customer service and behave in a friendly professional manner.
• Assist with additional needs of children, vulnerable adults, elderly, infirm or disabled.
• Drive company vehicles safely, legally and professionally.
• Follow timetable: not running early or late when it is safe.
• Stay updated on road closures, diversions or special events; read notices, attend briefings, listen to instructions.
• Hold a valid driving licence and CPC licence at all times and make available for inspection.
• Report for work at correct time and location with correct equipment.
• Follow dress code, not report when overtired or under influence, report absence, report incidents, partake in yearly appraisal and offer improvement ideas.
• Ensure adherence to all HATS policies and procedures and undertake reasonable requests made by the Company.

Required Criteria

• Valid UK (or acceptable other) driver’s licence
• No greater than 6 penalty points
• Good understanding of written and spoken English
• Proven eligibility to work in the UK
• Suitable references available
• Professional driving experience
• Has received 7 hours of DCPC training yearly
• 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 (English Level 2)
• Valid driver qualification card (CPC)

Desired Criteria

• Experience driving PSV or PCV vehicles
• Experience with child transport or special educational needs
• Experience with route planning and timetable adherence
• Familiarity with safety regulations and electrical system maintenance

Contract Details

• Contract Type: part‑time
• Salary: £14.70 per hour
• Working hours: 07:00 – 10:00 and 14:00 – 17:00 daily; 25 hours per week.
• Parking available on site

Closing Date

Thursday 1st October, 2026

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