Bus and Coach Driver

Borders Buses (Galashiels); Galashiels; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local bus company in Galashiels is seeking professional Bus and Coach Drivers to join their team. The role involves providing excellent customer service and ensuring safe and comfortable journeys for passengers. Candidates should hold a PCV licence and have the ability to manage cash and card payments. Full and part-time opportunities are available with various shift options. Benefits include a permanent job, paid Driver CPC training, and free travel for employees and their families.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Paid Driver CPC training

Overtime opportunities at time and a half

Free travel for you and your family

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• PCV licence entitlement required to drive buses.
• Must have or be willing to obtain Driver CPC qualification.
• Candidates must live within driving distance of Galashiels.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and comfortable journeys for passengers.
• Work independently and confidently.
• Handle cash and card payments responsibly.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Cash handling

Education

PCV licence entitlement

Driver CPC qualification

Job description

Having a great team of people at Borders Buses is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for smart, experienced and professional Bus and Coach Drivers to join our team at our busy Galashiels depot. Both full and part time opportunities available with a range of shift options.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and a safe and comfortable journey for our passengers
• Be patient and able to work confidently on your own
• Able to handle cash and card payments responsibly
• Be a key worker in the local community to take customers to their destination safely and on time

Requirements

• PCV licence entitlement
• Up-to-date Driver CPC qualification - No CPC, no problem! We will get you up to date within a week!
• Live within driving distance of Galashiels

Benefits

• A permanent and secure job
• Overtime opportunities – 6th day working paid at time and a half
• 30 days holiday
• Great training (including paid Driver CPC training)
• Free travel for you and your family
• Development and career opportunities
• Secondment opportunities with our sister company West Coast Motors

If you have the drive and determination to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you.

Borders Buses is an equal opportunities employer, and will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or age.