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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Bus Driver

Salary Range
£11 - £13
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
Dumbarton, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

*Candidates must have PCV Licence.

We are a small, friendly and professional team looking to recruit full time service bus drivers. Based at our Dumbarton Depot (just 20 mins from Glasgow), you will work in an established family business with over 50 years experience in the bus industry where management listen and care for your needs as best we can.

We operate services throughout Dumbarton, Clydebank & Kirkintilloch on modern, clean and reliable vehicles. Most of our service buses are no older than 3 years and range from 16 to 28 seats. Our services operate on behalf of SPT and run in quieter urban and rural areas where you will enjoy the benefits of a regular and friendly customer base.

We have positions on multiple rotas:

  • Day Shift Rota (44 Hours): Working no more than 5 days per week. Some weeks have 3 rest days and long weekends off (all rest days together).
  • Late Shift Rota (37 Hours): Working no more than 5 days per week and no later than midnight. Some weeks have 3 rest days and long weekends off (all rest days together).

Pay Rates

  • Day Shift: £11 per hour (rising to £12 from 3rd April)
  • Late Shift: £12 per hour (rising to £13 from 3rd April)
  • Overtime: Paid at time and a half

Benefits

  • A permanent, secure job
  • Overtime opportunities of up to £18ph!
  • A competitive package including good rates of pay
  • Fully paid route learning and training
  • Fully paid Driver CPC training
  • 28 Days Holiday for requested dates, no pre-booked dates!
  • Company uniform
  • Workplace pension
  • Overtime opportunities offered

Requirements

  • Excellent attendance & timekeeping
  • PCV licence entitlement
  • Up-to-date Driver CPC qualification (we can assist if out of date)

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.00-£13.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dumbarton G82 3PD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Bus driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • PSV Licence (required)
  • Driver CPC (required)

Work Location: In person

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bus Driver roles across McColl's Travel Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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