Trainee Bus Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
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 based at our Galashiels depot. Free training to obtain PCV licence available up to the value of £2500 included.*
Salary/Benefits:
- A permanent, secure job
- A competitive package including good rates of pay (£11.50 per hour rising to £12 per hour from 17th April 2023)
- 30 days holiday
- Company pension
- Great training (including paid Driver CPC training which is required for licence holders)
- Free travel for you and your family
- Development and career opportunities
- Over-time opportunities offered (6th day paid at time and a half)
- Employee benefits app with discounts in shops, access to GP and counselling service
Requirements:
- A full endorsement free driving licence
- Previous driving experience preferable
- Enthusiastic and willing to learn
- Live within driving distance of Galashiels
Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent customer service and a safe and comfortable journey for our passengers
- Patient, able to work confidently on your own
- Able to handle cash responsibly
- Happy to be flexible in terms of shift patterns
*Terms and conditions apply
INDHP
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £11.50-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Taxi & Car Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Bus Driver roles across Borders Buses's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Taxi & Car Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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