Temporary Bus Driver, Lewis - CNS05728

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A public transportation authority in Scotland is seeking a Temporary Bus Driver to ensure safe and compliant operation of buses. Candidates must hold a full class D (PCV) Licence and a valid Driver CPC qualification. Experience in driving passenger vehicles and the ability to complete vehicle reports is essential. This role requires flexibility for working during split shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have a current full class D (PCV) Licence.
• Experience in all aspects of driving passenger carrying vehicles.
• Ability to complete vehicle defect reports and driver records.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake driving duties within Lewis to ensure buses operate to required standards.
• Complete vehicle defect reports and driver records.
• Demonstrate flexibility for driving duties on split shifts, evenings, and Saturdays.
• Adhere to PVG Scheme requirements for regulated work with adults.

Skills

Driving passenger carrying vehicles

Vehicle defect reporting

Flexibility in work hours

Education

Current full class D (PCV) Licence

Valid Driver CPC qualification

Job description

Overview

Temporary Bus Driver, Lewis

37 hours per week, Fixed Term until 13 October 2026

£29,675 to £30,813 per annum (inclusive of £2,859 Distant Islands Allowance per annum)

A Bus Driver is sought to undertake driving duties within Lewis ensuring that the buses are operated to the standards required by the Statutory Authorities and the Comhairle.

You must have a current full class D (PCV) Licence, experience in all aspects of driving passenger carrying vehicles and the ability to complete vehicle defect reports and driver records. You must also hold a valid driver CPC qualification.

Flexibility is required regarding availability for driving duties on split shifts, evenings and Saturdays as required for the benefit of the service.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults.

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of grade with annual incremental progression.

Closing Date: Monday 29 September 2025

Interviews will be conducted in person

Responsibilities

• Undertake driving duties within Lewis to ensure buses operate to the standards required by Statutory Authorities and the Comhairle.
• Complete vehicle defect reports and driver records.
• Demonstrate flexibility for driving duties on split shifts, evenings and Saturdays as required for the service.
• Adhere to PVG Scheme requirements for regulated work with adults.

Qualifications

• Current full class D (PCV) Licence.
• Experience in all aspects of driving passenger carrying vehicles.
• Ability to complete vehicle defect reports and driver records.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.

Notes

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Interview arrangements will be conducted in person to allow candidates to meet the team and experience the work environment.

Location: Draibhear Bus Sealach, Leòdhas

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