Trainee Bus Driver

Job Ref: WES1075 br br Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position. br Branch: Borders Buses (Galashiels) br Location: Borders Buses (Galashiels), Galashiels br Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary br Contract type: Permanent br Hours: Full Time br Hours per week: 36 br Posted date: 21/03/2025 br Closing date: 30/05/2025 br Location – Galashiels br Borders Buses operate a network of bus routes across the Scottish Borders, North Northumberland, Carlisle, East Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh. br 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. br 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. br Responsibilities: br Provide excellent customer service and a safe and comfortable journey for our passengers br Be patient and able to work confidently on your own br Able to handle cash and card payments responsibly br Be a key worker in the local community to take customers to their destination safely and on time br Requirements: br A full endorsement free driving licence br At least one year driving experience br Enthusiastic and willing to learn br Live within driving distance of Galashiels br Benefits: br A permanent and secure job br Competitive rate of pay – £13.65 per hour br Over-time opportunities – 6th day working paid at time and a half (£20.47 per hour) br 30 days holiday br Great training (including paid Driver CPC training) br Free travel for you and your family br Development and career opportunities br Secondment opportunities with our sister company West Coast Motors br If you have the drive and determination to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you. br 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. br Terms and conditions apply br Borders Buses operate a network of bus routes across the Scottish Borders, Carlisle, East Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh area.