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Scottish Borders Council; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking friendly, reliable bus drivers to operate a variety of transport services across the Scottish Borders. You will connect communities and support vital services, making a real difference every day.

As part of a forward-thinking team, you’ll transport passengers to work, education, and healthcare, contributing to a dependable community transport network. A full manual driving licence with Category D1 is essential, and the ability to use a vehicle is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Full manual driving licence with minimum Category D1
• Current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.

Responsibilities

• Drive a variety of transport services across the Scottish Borders.
• Connect communities, supporting vital services and helping people get to work, education, and healthcare.

Job description

Please note the closing date has been changed to 21 September 2026

Role Purpose

Join Our Team as a Council Bus Driver! Looking for a role where no two days are the same? Come and drive with us across the beautiful Scottish Borders! We’re seeking friendly, reliable drivers to operate a variety of transport services, connecting communities, supporting vital services, and making a real difference every day.

As part of the Scottish Local Transport Authority of the Year, you’ll be joining a forward-thinking team that’s proud of what we do and the people we serve.

Whether you’re transporting passengers to work, education, or healthcare, you’ll be at the heart of your community.

What we offer:

• A rewarding and varied role
• Supportive team environment
• The chance to work for an award-winning transport authority
• Full manual driving licence with minimum Category D1
• A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.
• * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Marcon Paszkiewicz on 07815544637.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.