Job Summary
Local Bus Service Driver
Job Summary: We are currently looking for a Local Bus Service Driver to be based out of our depot in Llantrisant. Our Local Bus Service Drivers provide a reliable and safe service throughout Pontypridd and Cardiff area, 7 days a week, playing an important role assisting the public in accessing work, health care, education, shopping and leisure.
- Competitive rates of pay - £13.38 per hour Monday - Friday & £16.09 Weekends
- 30 days holiday per year
- Full time contract - circa 40hrs per week
Duties and responsibilities
- Complete vehicle checks prior to journey to ensure that the vehicle is legal, safe and clean;
- Drive on pre-determined routes and maintain appropriate time schedules;
- Meet and greet passengers;
- Assist passengers (where required) to board or alight the vehicle;
- Ensure that passengers have the correct tickets for their journey;
- Conduct yourself in a pleasant, polite and friendly manner and adhere to our Edwards Local Service Code Of Conduct at all times;
- Ensure that health and safety regulations and rules are followed;
- Ensure that all monies for the day are handed in at the end of duty;
- Check the vehicle for lost property and hand any found items to a supervisor;
- Provide excellent levels of customer service to all passengers, ensuring that you are approachable, calm and professional at all times;
- Deal with any complaints or queries that passengers may have during the course of the journey where possible;
- Provide reports to the Traffic Manager, where relevant;
- In the event of a breakdown, ensure that all relevant procedures are followed;
- Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager.
Skills and Qualifications
- Category D driving licence and up to date Driver Qualification Card (CPC);
- Excellent customer service skills;
- Excellent verbal communication skills;
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and use initiative;
- Ability to work well under pressure.
How to apply
If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, and have the skills and experience for the role, please get in touch!
Please note we receive a high volume of applications for our roles at Edwards and cannot reply to all applicants. Therefore should you not hear from us within 10 working days of submitting your application please assume that unfortunately on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.38-£16.09 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Bus/Coach driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- CPC up to date? (preferred)
- PCV licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road