Bus And Coach Driver

Craig Of Campbeltown; Berwick-upon-Tweed; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Paid Driver CPC training

Free travel

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Borders Buses in Berwick-upon-Tweed is searching for experienced PCV Drivers to join their friendly team. This role involves safely operating buses on local routes while providing excellent customer service.

With both full-time and part-time opportunities, you will help connect communities across North Northumberland and the Scottish Borders. The position offers secure employment, career development, paid Driver CPC training, and additional perks such as free travel across the Borders Buses

Qualifications

• A valid PCV licence entitlement.
• An up-to-date Driver CPC qualification.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Reliable and safety-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate buses on local service routes.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects.

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Communication

Safety-focused

Job description

Branch: Borders Buses (Berwick)

Location: Borders Buses (Berwick), Berwick-upon-Tweed

Salary/Benefits: £14.46 per hour

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 36 hours per week

Are you an experienced PCV Driver looking for a secure and rewarding role in Berwick-upon-Tweed?

Borders Buses is looking for professional, customer-focused PCV Drivers to join our friendly team at our Berwick-upon-Tweed depot. We have opportunities available on both a full-time and part-time basis.

Every journey matters. Whether you are helping customers travel to work, school, appointments, the shops or further afield, you will play an important role in providing a safe, reliable and welcoming service to the communities we serve.

Working in Berwick-upon-Tweed

Based at our Berwick-upon-Tweed depot, you will help keep communities connected across the North Northumberland, the Scottish Borders and beyond. You will be part of a supportive local team in a varied role where no two days are the same.

What you'll enjoy

• Permanent, secure employment, with full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Overtime opportunities, with sixth-day working paid at time and a half
• 30 days’ holiday
• Shifts paid straight through, with the exception of an unpaid lunch break
• Paid Driver CPC training
• Free travel across the Borders Buses network
• Access to employee benefits and wellbeing support
• Career development opportunities across the wider business

The Role

As a PCV Driver, you will:

• Safely and professionally operate buses on local service routes
• Provide excellent customer service and a safe, comfortable journey for every passenger
• Help connect local communities by getting customers to their destinations safely and on time
• Handle cash and card payments accurately and responsibly, where required
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects in line with company procedures
• Work independently while maintaining high standards of safety, reliability and professionalism
• Represent Borders Buses positively through your driving standards, appearance and customer care

What you'll need

• A valid PCV licence entitlement
• An up-to-date Driver CPC qualification
• A professional, reliable and safety-focused approach
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• The confidence to work independently and take responsibility for the safety and comfort of your passengers
• To live within a reasonable travelling distance of Berwick-upon-Tweed or be willing to relocate
• To obtain and maintain satisfactory PVG and DBS scheme membership, where required for the role

Safety is at the heart of everything we do.

Borders Buses is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

Borders Buses operate a network of bus routes across the Scottish Borders, Carlisle, East Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh area.