Aberdeen

Bus Driver

Fancy a career driving buses?

Then here is what is needed in order to apply
Applicants must be over 21 years of age, should currently hold a British / European driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points, and have some form of permanent accommodation in and around the Aberdeen area. You must also have a minimum of 2 years driving experience in the UK. You must also have lived in the UK for at least 185 days during the last 12 months and still be living here at the time of your licence application. Any applicant who has been disqualified from driving with in the past five years will not be considered.

Applicants must enjoy driving, meeting and working with the public, and be patient, polite and friendly, when dealing with all customers, and be prepared to do Shift work and Weekend work (3 weekends out of 4), consisting of both early mornings and late nights. Successful applicants must be extremely reliable in terms of good timekeeping, and good work attendance levels. Any applicant with previous work attendance problems, previous criminal records (An enhanced Disclosure Scotland Criminal Record check will be carried out on every new employee working with or coming into contact with children, young people, or vulnerable people " See attached Appendixes E and F), or any other unsuitable references will be deemed unsuitable.

Still Interested? Then here's what to do
Fill in an online application form by clicking on the link above.

Please note that the recruitment interview will last approximately three hours as the interview comprises of a thirty minute driving assessment, a one hour written competence test, and an alcohol breathalyzer test and drugs test.

Successful candidates will be chosen on the standard of interview they give, their ability to provide two professional and satisfactory written references from ex employers, their performance in the driving assessment and written competence tests, and their ability to pass successfully the required alcohol and drugs testing procedure.

Extremely Important " Written References
Potential candidates must supply two checkable handwritten/typed references from previous employers and include them when returning their application form (These references must be recent and on the companys headed paper). All applicants should note that an offer of employment cannot be made until the two written references are received by our company.

What do I have to do if I am offered a position, and I don't have a PCV licence ?
There is no financial outlay for the potential employee for this part of the training, but that is on the understanding that if the candidate passes the driving test, and chooses not to take up the offer of employment, or leaves the company within twelve months of commencing their employment, the company will claim back up to £1000, the cost for a potential candidate to go through their test themselves.

Wages
Employment for successful candidates will commence as soon as possible, if not immediately, and payment for a five day, thirty-eight hour week is £248.54 (Trainee Rate) until you pass your driving test. After successfully passing your driving test this payment will be, again for a five day, thirty-eight hour week is £329.33 per week (Starter Rate) for your next 12 months with the company, and £373.03 per week (OMO Big Bus Rate), after this 12 month period with the company or if you already hold the full PCV licence. Drivers are paid on a weekly basis into their bank accounts every Thursday albeit it that you do not receive your first weeks wages until the Thursday of the third week and every Thursday thereafter as our payroll system operates two weeks behind.

So what personal qualities are we looking for?
You must be over 18 years of age.
You need to hold a full current UK driving licence, which ideally would be clean " if you already have a Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) Licence then you can progress more quickly through our Training Scheme.
You need to have a friendly, outgoing personality.
Your driving ability needs to be of a good, very safe and high standard.
You need to be in good health and pass a Company Medical and a pre-employment alcohol and drugs test.
You need to be happy working with minimal supervision.
Experience of working in a customer service environment would be very useful.
You need to pass a Disclosure Scotland check (Criminal Records check)

Driver Role Profile final
Bus Driver Job Description
Name:
Job Title: DRIVER
Department: Operations
Location: Aberdeen
Reports to: Alan Cheyne, Acting Operations Manager


Purpose of the Role

· A bus driver is responsible for driving a passenger carrying vehicle (PCV) providing good customer service and a safe and comfortable journey throughout the network of bus services.

Role Accountabilities

Safety

· To follow, at all times, Injury Prevention rules and the First ‘Safety Principles and ensuring that Injury Prevention Books are always carried

· To ensure that the high visibility is always worn in vehicle movement areas

· To ensure that speed limits are observed within bus depots and bus stations

· To check the condition of the vehicle prior to commencing service by:

· carrying out the safety walk round check
· ensuring that any defect in the vehicle or equipment is reported as soon as possible to the right person
· completing the Vehicle Defect Card or entering the defect on the electronic ticket machine (depending on location)
· ensuring that the vehicle is clean and tidy before starting service
· To comply with the laws and company regulations regarding the use of mobile phones, smoking in company vehicles and the use of prohibited equipment (such as games consoles) whilst on duty.

· To be responsible for the health, safety, security, welfare, environmental and fire safety arrangements for yourself, customers and colleagues. This must include attendance at safety briefings and training as required.

· To ensure all safety accidents/incidents are reported using the companys reporting procedure.

· To ensure a full understanding of emergency and evacuation plans.

· To ensure your bus cab area is kept in a safe and tidy condition at all times.

· To ensure compliance with the rules governing driving hours and rest periods for PCV/LGV drivers (Domestic and EC Rules) and the Working Time Directive.

Customer

· To provide a high standard of customer service at all times.

· To give customers on the bus any information that may help them during their journey. Examples would be telling customers the best stop for their destination, road closures & diversions.

· To always behave in a friendly and professional way to customers and colleagues.

· To recognize and assist with the additional needs of children and vulnerable adults, the elderly, infirm or disabled.

· To offer the best fare to the customer for their journey.

· To take cash for payment of fares and make sure customers get the correct change (where applicable).

Business

· To drive the Companys vehicles in a safe, legal and professional way.

· To drive to the set timetable, not running early or late, when it is safe to do so.

· To accurately use the ticket machine.

· To keep cash secure and safe within the driver cab at all times.

· To ensure all cash is accurately paid into the appropriate location and in accordance with the Company procedures.

· To display the correct destination on the vehicles destination blind at all times

· To keep up to date with road closures, diversions or special events which may affect bus services. This is done by reading notices, attending briefings, listening to the on-bus radio (if you have one fitted).

· To keep up to date with any changes to condition of travel, ticket types, fares or promotions by reading notices, briefings or updated stage / fare books.


Driving Licence

· To ensure that a valid driving licence is held at all times and is available for inspection by a member on staff of the Company.

· A driver must ensure that:

· their licence is in date and valid for the vehicle type
· their licence has the required medical renewals up to date
· their licence Driver CPC qualifications are up to date
· any change to the licence which may affect their entitlement to drive is communicated to their line manager (e.g. Sickness, injury or conviction).
· their licence is made available for inspection in every 6 month period


Using Information

· To report all safety, security, driving and customer service incidents to the line manager as soon as possible.

· To report all incidents on the road, likely to affect bus services, to the traffic office as soon as it is safe to do so. Examples would be road closures, accidents, emergencies and highway repairs.

Reporting for Work

· To report for work at the correct time and location with the correct equipment.

· To ensure that a clean company uniform is correctly worn at all times when on duty.

· Not to report for work when overtired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs (see Company policy for further details)

· To ensure that the relevant notification procedures are followed in the event of absence from work.

Learning & Self Development

· To attend training as required to fulfil the role of a professional bus driver. Examples are Driver CPC training, Health & Safety training, Disability Discrimination training.

· To support personal development through taking part in the companys NVQ offer

· To take part in a yearly appraisal / job chat

· To feedback ideas about how services can be improved to their line manager

Miscellaneous

· To ensure adherence to all First UK Bus policies and procedures at all times.

· To undertake any reasonable request made by the Company