Coach Driver

Coach Driver

Aragon Direct Services

Aragon Direct Services (a trading name of Peterborough Limited) are recruiting a part time (Term Time Only) Passenger Transport Coach Driver to work as part of their team based in Peterborough.

The main purpose of this role is to maintain a safe environment for pupils accessing transport services. Where required, working with a passenger assistant to provide high quality school transport service throughout the designated area, providing the service user with a positive experience of our transport services and reflect the values of Aragon Direct Services.

This is a rewarding role working with a variety of students. Assisting our service users daily to help promote independence.

What does the role involve? 

• To collect and deliver allocated clients from designated pick up points, to their destination, ensuring at all times that they are safe and comfortable, and that when travelling all occupants of the vehicle are securely strapped in position using the full range of restrain systems provided.
• Report any concerns over behavioural, physical, mental or other health needs of the clients to the school and/or line manager. Completing accident forms where required.
• Deliver the clients to the safe custody of their designated drop off point.
• Complete regular bus pass checks and report any issues.
• To undertake daily vehicle checks before use and at the end of each day (brakes, oil, water, tyres, cleanliness and any vehicle damage).
• To keep tidy, whilst in possession, the vehicle (inside and out) and to report when interior/exterior clean is required.
• Responsible for maintaining and conducting oneself in a professional manner towards colleagues and other agencies.
• Display a good attitude to our clients, school staff, visitors, public and colleagues.

Licencing Requirements 

• Require a full ordinary driving licence with category D on the licence.

Based in Peterborough, this is a part time, term time only, permanent opportunity. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer an attractive benefits package including pension scheme and life assurance scheme.

As part of the Induction process all applicants will undergo a drug and alcohol test, in addition to an enhanced DBS check.

Job Types: 

•  Part-time, Permanent

Schedule: 

• Monday to Friday 7.15am to 9.15am & 2.30pm to 4.30pm – Split Shifts (Term Time Only)
• No weekends

Pay: 

• £13.80 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location:

•  In person