Trainee Bus Driver

Job Ref: WES1331

Branch: Borders Buses (Galashiels)

Location: Borders Buses (Galashiels), Galashiels

Salary/Benefits: £14.42 per hour

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 36 hours per week

Posted date: 07/09/2026

Closing date: 31/01/2027

Are you looking for a secure and rewarding new career where every day is different? Do you enjoy meeting people and providing excellent customer service?

We have a fantastic opportunity for Trainee Bus Drivers to join our friendly team at our Galashiels depot.

You do not need previous bus-driving experience to apply. We will provide the training, support and funding you need to gain your PCV licence and begin a rewarding career as a professional Bus Driver. This includes arranging and funding your theory and practical tests, subject to terms and conditions.

Working in Galashiels

Based at our Galashiels depot, you will help keep local communities connected across the Scottish Borders and beyond.

Once qualified, you will play an important role in helping local residents travel safely and reliably to work, school, appointments, the shops and other destinations. You will be part of a supportive local team in a varied role where no two days are the same.

What You’ll Be Doing

Once you have successfully completed your training and gained your PCV licence, you will:

• Safely and professionally operate buses on local service routes
• Provide excellent customer service and a safe, comfortable journey for every passenger
• Help customers reach their destinations safely and on time
• Handle cash and card payments accurately and responsibly, where required
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report any defects in line with company procedures
• Work independently while maintaining high standards of safety, reliability and professionalism
• Represent Borders Buses positively through your driving, appearance and customer care

What We’re Looking For

• To be aged over 18
• A full, clean UK driving licence
• At least one year’s driving experience
• The right to work in the UK for more than two years
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• A professional, dependable and safety-focused approach
• Good customer service and communication skills
• The confidence to work independently
• To live within a reasonable travelling distance of Galashiels

What you’ll enjoy

• A permanent and secure job once you successfully qualify
• Full training and support to gain your PCV licence
• Theory and practical tests arranged and funded by the company, subject to terms and conditions
• 30 days’ holiday
• Free travel for you and a family member on the Borders Buses network
• Career development and progression opportunities across the wider business

If you are ready for a new challenge and have the drive and determination to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Take the first step towards a rewarding new career with Borders Buses and apply today

Safety is at the heart of everything we do. As a safety-critical business, all roles play a part in keeping our people and passengers safe, and offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a drug and alcohol test.

Borders Buses is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

Borders Buses operate a network of bus routes across the Scottish Borders, Carlisle, East Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh area.