Express/Coach Driver

First Bus; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic work / life balance

FirstXclusives discount scheme

Free travel for you and family

Discounted train travel

Pension scheme

Health and well-being benefits

Job summary

King Coaches in Aberdeen is seeking enthusiastic Express & coach drivers to join our team. You will operate services between Aberdeen and Glasgow, making two or three planned stops and returning to the Aberdeen depot after each run.

We require a PCV licence and up-to-date CPC, a full UK driving licence with no more than six points, and a minimum 12 months’ professional driving experience. Competitive pay plus benefits awaits across a varied shift pattern.

Qualifications

• PCV licence and CPC are required.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than six points.
• Minimum 12 months professional driving experience.
• Great people skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive express services between Aberdeen and Glasgow, with two or three stops.
• Coordinate timetable and depot handovers at Glasgow and Aberdeen.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and customer service on every trip.

Skills

PCV licence

CPC

UK driving licence

Customer service

Right to work in UK

Job description

Express & coach driver wanted / PCV licence holder required

Full time – shift work

Aberdeen.

£13.70 Coach driver Monday to Friday. Rising to £15.04 on weekends.

£15.04 Express driver Monday to Sunday

At King Coaches, we provide premium coach hire across Scotland, with tailored transport solutions for events of all sizes. Our modern fleet of executive and mini coaches offers comfort, reliability, and exceptional service so you can count on us to make every journey a first-class experience.

That's where you come in!

We are looking for enthusiastic, friendly, and professional drivers to join the team. This work will be varied and on any given day you could be working on the following:

• Private hire
• School trips
• School runs
• Private contracts
• Day trips

When you are an ExpressCoach Driver

You will schedule services between Aberdeen and Glasgow, making two or three stops along the route. Upon arrival in Glasgow, you will charge the vehicle at our Glasgow depot before completing the return journey from Glasgow back to Aberdeen.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay
• Fantastic work / life balance
• First Xclusives discount scheme: Access to over 3,000 offers on popular high street & leisure brands such as ASDA, Specsavers, Costa, B&Q, and more.
• Free travel: Complimentary bus travel for you and your family on First Bus services
• Discounted train travel on various services
• Investment opportunities: Exclusive chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Health and Well-being benefits

What we need from you:

• Proof of your Right to Work in the UK
• A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
• Minimum 12 months professional driving experience
• Great people skills
• PCV licence and up to date CPC
• Tacho card preferred but not essential

Varied experiences and perspectives enhanceour work and community and is why we welcome applications from all.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part ofour recruitment process.