bus driver Gateshead, England
Job description
The Launch Group are currently hiring for Bus Drivers for Go North East at their many Depots in Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham.
Main Purpose of Job:
To drive Passenger Carrying Vehicles in a safe and skilled manner to the standard required by Go North East and the Ministry of Transport PCV Test.
To undertake the following duties as professionally and effectively as possible:-
Driver Responsibilities:
· To carry out all duties in a safe and efficient manner
· To handle vehicles and any other Company equipment with due care and attention
· To maintain a smart and tidy appearance when on duty
· To ensure the safety and comfort of passengers at all times
· To give assistance, advice and guidance to the public when requested
· To ensure all cash taken is paid to the Company
· To ensure compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, Road Traffic Act, the Competition Act and all other Acts, rules and regulations to which the both the Company and the employee must adhere
· To adhere to all relevant ISO 9002 procedures where appropriate
· To promote the Visions Values & Beliefs of Go North East
Hours of work
39 hours a week on a shift basis. 3 shift categories, earlies, middles and lates. Early shifts can start as early as 4.30am and late shifts can be through til approx. 1.30am. Minimum of 7 hours a day but some shifts can be up to 11 or 12 hours. Any 5 days from 7 so weekends and bank holidays are included.
Duties:
- To operate pre-determined routes and efficiently maintain appropriate time schedules
- To control passenger loadings and ensure that both legal capacities are not exceeded and that the company is aware of incidents when passengers cannot board because a vehicle is full
- To be competent in the use of electronic ticket machines, issuing tickets for fares tendered, accurately record passes (if not electronically recorded by ticket machine) and give change where necessary
- To check the validity of travel passes/permits (if not accepted by the electronic ticket machine).
· To be competent in the use of the statutory Fire Fighting equipment fitted to vehicles, and to understand vehicle evacuation procedures
- To follow Company procedures for breakdowns, accidents and emergencies
- To carry out comprehensive safety checks on the vehicle to Department of Transport and Company standards
- To be fully familiar & competent with any Company vehicle to be driven
- To operate all services in accordance with the information on duty boards, drivers duties and duty rosters
- To stop at registered bus stops or by request from intending passengers (hail & ride routes).
- To regularly check vehicles for lost property and hand in as per company procedure.
- To set destination blinds to ensure that the correct route information is displayed and is legible
- To treat passengers in a courteous and professional manner, and be alert, careful, considerate and helpful at all times during their journey
- To ensure that all cash taken is paid into the Company in accordance with agreed procedures
- To conform to all rules and regulations as laid down in the Highway Code, Road Traffic Act and Company procedures, as included in documents and policies provided.
If you have any questions please call The Launch Group on 0191 261 8456.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.00-£12.83 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Transport links
Application question(s):
- Have you applied for a Go North East role in the last 12 months?
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence with 6 penalty points or less (required)
Work Location: In person
