PSV Driver

Some key information

• Based in Bridgwater
• Permanent
• 37 hours per week, term time only (39 working weeks)

What will I be doing?

We're working to improve the lives of people in Somerset - and you'll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Performing Driver daily checks, ensuring the vehicle is fit for use, lights, levels, seatbelts etc, and ensuring it is presented to the workshops when required.
• Driving a Coach at a high standard to and from schools, along with swimming and excursion trips as required.
• Ensuring your vehicle is always kept presentable inside and out.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

• Hold a full Category D PCV driving licence ( essential )
• Up-to-date Driver CPC qualification ( essential )
• Digital Tachograph Card ( essential )
• Smart appearance ( essential )Excellent customer service skills
• Reliable and conscientious
• Positive "can do" attitude.
• You will be responsible for the care and presentation of the vehicle in your care as required, and provide a friendly, reliable service for all, whilst being very flexible in terms of shift patterns, days and times worked. Whilst providing excellent customer service and a safe and comfortable journey for our passengers.

We're proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there's anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What's in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Anything else I should know?

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Steve Osborne on 01278 454617.

The salary for this role is £13,47 per hour

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can't wait to hear from you.