Trainee PCV Driver

Borders Buses (Galashiels); Galashiels; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

30 days holiday

PCV licence training

Tests funded by company

Free travel for you and family

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Borders Buses (Galashiels) is seeking Trainee Bus Drivers in Galashiels. No prior driving experience required; training and PCV licence funding are provided. Expect a permanent, secure role with full training, 30 days’ holiday and supported progression.

You will join a team focused on safe, reliable passenger service and community connectivity, with opportunities to advance as you gain experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Be aged over 18 and eligible to work in the UK.
• Hold a UK driving licence and have at least one year’s driving experience.
• No penalty points on licence and right to work in the UK for more than two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, reliable and friendly bus service to passengers.
• Help passengers reach work, school, appointments and activities on time and safely.
• Represent Borders Buses with professionalism and pride.

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Team player

Job description

Start You Journey with Borders Buses

Are you looking for a secure, rewarding career where every day is different? Do you enjoy meeting people and providing excellent customer service? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity forTrainee Bus Driversto join our team in Galashiels.

No bus driving experience is required. We’ll provide the training, support and funding you need to gain your PCV licence and start a rewarding career with Borders Buses.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Bus Driver, you’ll play a vital role in keeping local communities connected. You’ll provide a safe, reliable and friendly service to our passengers while representing Borders Buses with professionalism and pride.

Every day brings something different, whether that’s helping customers reach work, school, appointments or social activities safely and on time.

What We’re Looking For

To apply, you must:

• Beaged over 18
• Hold a UK driving licence
• Have at least one year’s driving experience
• Have no penalty points on your licence
• Have the right to work in the UK for more than two years
• Be dependable, customer-focused and committed to safety

What we offer:

• Apermanent, securerole with a respected employer
• 30 days’ holiday
• Full training and support to gain your PCV licence
• Theory and practical tests arranged and funded by the company*
• Free travelfor you and a family member on the Border Buses network
• Career development and progression opportunities

If you are looking for a new challenge and have the drive and determination to success, we’d love to hear from you. Take the first step towards a rewarding career with Borders Buses today.

Safety is at the heart of everything we do. As this is safety-critical role, any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks, including a drug and alcohol test.

Borders Buses is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

*Terms and conditions apply