Bus and Coach Driver - Part Time

Borders Buses Ltd; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional transport company in Galashiels is looking for experienced Bus and Coach Drivers to join their team. Responsibilities include ensuring safe and comfortable journeys, providing excellent customer service, and handling payments. Applicants must have a PCV license, be willing to obtain their Driver CPC qualification, and live nearby. Benefits include job security, overtime opportunities, and free family travel.

Benefits

Permanent job

Overtime opportunities

30 days holiday

Paid training

Free travel for family

Career development opportunities

Secondment opportunities

Qualifications

• PCV licence entitlement is mandatory.
• Up-to-date Driver CPC qualification required; training provided if needed.
• Must live within driving distance of Galashiels.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service during journeys.
• Ensure passenger safety and comfort.
• Handle cash and card payments responsibly.
• Serve as a key worker for the local community.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Cash handling

Patience

Ability to work independently

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.

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.