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Trainee PCV Drivers Required!

 

 

Who are we looking for?

 

As one of our drivers, you’ll be an ambassador for our company. When customers board our vehicles, you must have a friendly smile & offer a warm welcome.

 

You’ll be expected to look after a variety of our customers and make sure everyone enjoys a safe and comfortable journey, whilst taking great pride in delivering a friendly & professional service.

 

But that is just the basics, you must be patient, calm under pressure, have great customer service skills & able to work confidently on your own.

 

You will need a flexible approach to working hours as this may involve working some anti-social hours.

 

You will also need to meet the following criteria:

 

  • Hold a full car driving licence & have been driving for a minimum of 12 months.

  • You must be 18 years old or over.

  • Have no more than 6 penalty points on your driving licence & no previous bans.

  • Have a smart appearance & a good communicator.

  • Be willing to work as part of a team.

  • Possess good customer care skills.

  • Be willing to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

  • Be in good general health.

 

What can we offer you?

 

  • Full PCV Training worth over £2,500 including provisional entitlement, theory & practical test fees

  • £10.00 per hour during your training

  • £12.60 per hour Monday - Friday, £14.00 Saturdays & Sundays when qualified

  • Weekly pay

  • Mentoring & support during your training & afterwards

  • Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week with additional hours subject to EU Driving Hours and Working Time Directive

  • 28 days paid holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

  • Mentoring & support during your training & afterwards

  • Pension scheme

  • Company uniform

  • Free ongoing Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training

  • Free Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)checks & enrolment to update service

  • Free Driver Medicals

  • Free Digi-Card & renewals

  • Discounted travel on our U.K. & European holidays and day excursions including theatre trips, for you & your spouse/partner.

 

As part of our recruitment process you will be expected to undergo a driving assessment & medical.

 

Interested?

 

If you think you have what it takes to be a Marchant’s driver, please click here to download and print the application form.

 

Completed applications can be returned by either email to operations@marchants-coaches.com or by post to the Operations Department, Marchants Coaches Ltd, 100 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2DJ

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