Bus and Coach Driver (Full Time)

Borders Buses (Galashiels); Galashiels; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional bus company in Scotland is seeking experienced and professional Bus and Coach Drivers for their Galashiels depot. The role offers both full and part-time opportunities with various shift options. Candidates must possess a PCV licence and an up-to-date Driver CPC qualification. The company provides substantial training, including paid CPC training, and offers benefits such as overtime pay, great holiday, and free travel for family members.

Benefits

Permanent and secure job

Overtime opportunities

30 days holiday

Paid Driver CPC training

Free travel for family

Development and career opportunities

Secondment opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a PCV licence to drive buses.
• CPC qualification is required but training available.
• Must live within driving distance of Galashiels.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to passengers.
• Ensure safe and comfortable journeys.
• Handle cash and card payments responsibly.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Ability to work independently

Responsible cash handling

Education

PCV licence entitlement

Up-to-date 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.