PCO DRIVERS – London School Run

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Driving for London School Run Services

Responsibilities and main duties as a London School Run Services PCO Driver are:

Ensure safety and wellbeing of clients throughout the journey and handover.
To ensure that the high visibility PPE is always worn in vehicle movement areas.
To ensure that speed limits are observed within bus depots and school premises.

To check the condition of the vehicle prior to commencing service by.

acarrying 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 company’s reporting procedure.
To ensure a full understanding of emergency and evacuation plans.
To ensure your bus cab area is always kept in a safe and tidy condition
To always provide a high standard of customer service
To always provide a high standard of customer service.
To give customers on the bus any information that may help them during their journey. Examples would be informing customers of road closures and 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 drive the Company’s 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 keep up to date with road closures, diversions or special events which may affect the service. This is done by reading notices, attending briefings, listening to instructions of your Supervisors.
To ensure that a valid driving licence and Person PCO Licence is held at all times and is availble for inspection by a member on staff of the Company.

A driver must ensure that:

their Drivers licence and person PCO licence is in date and valid for the vehicle type they are driving.
their licence has the required medical renewals 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.
To report for work at the correct time and location with the correct equipment.
To ensure that the company dress code is correctly always observed 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.
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 the service as soon as it is safe to do so. Examples would be road closures, accidents, emergencies, and highway repairs.
To report for work at the correct time and location with the correct equipment.
To ensure that the company dress code is correctly always observed 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.
To take part in a yearly appraisal.
To feedback ideas about how services can be improved to their line manager.
To always ensure adherence to all HATS policies and procedures.
To undertake any reasonable request made by the Company.

Work Environment:

Participate in flexible working hours with general core working hours between 07.00 – 09.00 and 14.30 – 16.30. Undertake additional work as the service needs dictate. The job holder follows instructed daily and weekly work schedules and is required to report to the Controller where incidents or problems occur.

The jobholder’s usual place of work on a day-to-day basis is in a predominately outdoor environment on vehicles that transport clients from and to various locations. It is required to work safely and efficiently in all weather, traffic and road conditions.

The job holder must not have any physical or mental limitations that could possibly or will interfere with the safe passage of clients, passenger assistance, and emergency activities.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our London School School Run Driver then please click ‘apply’ today – We’d love to hear from you!

alternatively, email your CV to info@londonschoolrun.co.uk

What criteria do I need to access the London School Run platform?

In order to qualify for access to the London school Run platform, prospective drivers must meet a required creteria tha include;

Own transport and lives within reasonable distance of place of work.
Five or more years of caregiving experience, in both adults and children.
Valid current UK (or acceptable other) drivers licence
No greater than 3 penalty points
Good understanding of written and spoken English Language.
Good numeric skills (able to add and subtract cash).
roven eligibility to work in the UK.
Able to provide suitable references
Valid Current Person PCO certificate.
Good written and verbal communication skills using English Language to ESOL entry level 2.
Has the physical capability to carry out the role
Customer service skills
Pass medical requirements
Must pass enhanced CRB check.
Must Have Excellent Knowledge of Both the West London and Greater London Area.
Must Be Smart & Presentable At All Times.
Flexibility To Work Shifts.

Our training includes:

NVQ Level 2 – Customer Service
Industry recognised certification for service providers
NVQ Level 2 – Road Passenger
Vehicle Driving this qualification offers the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of technical competency and the underpinning knowledge relating to their work activities. It also forms the Competence Based aspect of the Intermediate Apprenticeship in Taxi and Private Hire Driving
Topographical Assessment
This is designed to meet the needs of private hire drivers wishing to work within the Greater London area. To fulfil the statutory requirement the Licensing Authority requires applicants to show compeance to the authority’s satisfaction
MIDAS
This course offers specialised training associated with operating a minibus which is accessible to people with disabilities
Passenger Assistant Training (PATS)
PATS, provides a nationally recognised standard of training to people whose role it is to provide care and assistance to passengers travelling by road.

How do I apply to become a London School Run Driver?

Before becoming London School Run Driver and able to claim rides on the our platform, there are steps that potential drivers must complete:

Step 1: Sign up to become a London School Run driver on our website.
Step 2: Submit the required documents by either email or by uploading your documents here in the application section of the website.
Step 3: Complete an Interview in our site.
Step 4: Complete background checks.
Step 5: Participate in an induction and safeguarding training session in our office.

Once you have successfully completed these steps, you’ll be ready to start accessing our platform!

Learn more about the steps for becoming a driver at our platform.

How long does it take to become London School Run Driver?

Our in-depth driver process can take anywhere from 1- 3 weeks to complete, depending on how you meet the regulatory requirements and how quickly you can provide the required documentations and checks.

What kind of background checks do I need to complete?

The London School Run believes in rigorous background checks. All must pass the following background checks:

Driving record check at the DVLA.
PCO record checks at the TFL-licenced directory.
DBS check
Passort (Right to work in the UK check).

What kind of vehicle do I need to have?

In order to be cleared to access the London School Run platform, Drivers should have PCO licenced Vehicle which mus not be more than 10 years old, have a currently passed an inspection.