Job Ref: WES1075
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Branch: Borders Buses (Galashiels)
Location: Borders Buses (Galashiels), Galashiels
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 36
Posted date: 21/03/2025
Closing date: 21/04/2025
Location – Galashiels
Borders Buses operate a network of bus routes across the Scottish Borders, North Northumberland, Carlisle, East Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh.
We have a fantastic opportunity for Trainee Bus Drivers to join our team based at our busy Galashiels depot. Not got your bus licence… that’s not a problem as we have our very own in-house training school. Full and part time opportunities available.
We cover the cost of your training up to the value of £2,500 which includes your theory and practical tests, travelling expenses and accommodation*. We will support and guide you through your training journey and provide ongoing training once you achieve your PCV licence.
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:
A full endorsement free driving licence
At least one year driving experience
Enthusiastic and willing to learn
Live within driving distance of Galashiels
Benefits:
A permanent and secure job
Competitive rate of pay - £13 per hour
Over-time opportunities – 6th day working paid at time and a half (£19.50 per hour)
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 we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
*Terms and conditions apply
Borders Buses operate a network of bus routes across the Scottish Borders, Carlisle, East Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh area.