Night Bus Driver

Job Description – Night Bus Driver

About DUSA

Dundee University Students’ Association (DUSA) is a charity with over 18,000 members. Our vision is of a kinder, greener and more diverse global student community creating a lasting impact for generations to come.

We are the most successful Students’ Association in Scotland and one of the top five within the UK. We create welcoming, safe and valued physical and virtual spaces for students to come together and socialise. We encourage students to learn, volunteer, work and join clubs and societies. They can also access advice, guidance and support from our team.

The city of Dundee is prospering, currently undergoing £1billion regeneration. We aim to mirror that progress and fulfil our ambitious plans to become a kinder, greener and better-connected place for all students at the University of Dundee.

The University of Dundee is one of the UK’s leading universities – internationally recognised for science, medicine and engineering, amongst many other disciplines. Conveniently located on the banks of the River Tay, the city campus is located in the heart of Dundee, a friendly and affordable city with a rich heritage in design and technology. We currently employ around 200 staff across our organisation and operate facilities, hospitality, entertainment and support services 7 days a week.

About the Night Bus

The Night Bus is a free service provided by DUSA for students and their guests, with the remit of collecting and safely returning students from campus to their homes. A calm and patient manner is always needed, whether dealing with troublesome incidents, assisting a customer in need of help, or ensuring the bus remains serviced, clean and hygienic at all times.

The Role

• To drive predetermined routes to pick up and drop off student customers and bona fide guests
• To provide relevant information pertaining to the night’s entertainment
• To ensure that no alcohol is consumed on the bus
• To provide staff transportation at the end of their shift
• To provide transportation and escort services for injured or incapacitated customers
• To report any dangerous incidents and defective equipment immediately to management
• To work closely with Customer Safety management to identify opportunities for increased business and areas for improvement
• To assist staff from other departments if required and any other duties that may reasonably be expected by the management team.

The Person

• Team player
• Friendly and approachable personality
• Responsible attitude
• Efficient and productive
• Flexibility to working hours

Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience

• Minimum of 3 years driving experience
• Full UK, Clean driving License. Category B license type required
• Clean Basic Disclosure Certificate

Hours of Work

Casual Basis - Mostly weekend shifts; evening/ nights with a potential for late finishes at 4 / 5 am.

Additional hours may be available, depending on business requirements.

No additional payments or allowances and no contractual entitlement to overtime for evening and weekend hours.

Salary

DUSA is a Real Living Wage employer. The current hourly rate is £12.00 per hour. No additional payments or allowances and no contractual entitlement to overtime.

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Salary: £12.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person