Trainee Bus Driver

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 – 6^th 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