Trainee Bus Driver
| Posting date: | 13 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.65 to £20.47 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Free bus travel for family |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 July 2025 |
| Location: | Scottish Borders, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Borders Buses Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | FAJ1 |
Summary
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
Over-time opportunities – 6th day working paid at time and a half
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 will consider your applicaton based on your qualifications and experience and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or age.
*Terms and conditions apply
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
Over-time opportunities – 6th day working paid at time and a half
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 will consider your applicaton based on your qualifications and experience and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or age.
*Terms and conditions apply
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