Bus and Coach Driver

Job Ref: WES1345

Branch: Borders Buses (Berwick)

Location: Borders Buses (Berwick), Berwick-upon-Tweed

Salary/Benefits: £14.46 per hour

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 36 hours per week

Posted date: 02/10/2026

Closing date: 29/01/2027

Are you an experienced PCV Driver looking for a secure and rewarding role in Berwick-upon-Tweed?

Borders Buses is looking for professional, customer-focused PCV Drivers to join our friendly team at our Berwick-upon-Tweed depot. We have opportunities available on both a full-time and part-time basis.

Every journey matters. Whether you are helping customers travel to work, school, appointments, the shops or further afield, you will play an important role in providing a safe, reliable and welcoming service to the communities we serve.

Working in Berwick-upon-Tweed

Based at our Berwick-upon-Tweed depot, you will help keep communities connected across the North Northumberland, the Scottish Borders and beyond. You will be part of a supportive local team in a varied role where no two days are the same.

What you'll enjoy

• Permanent, secure employment, with full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Overtime opportunities, with sixth-day working paid at time and a half
• 30 days’ holiday
• Shifts paid straight through, with the exception of an unpaid lunch break
• Paid Driver CPC training
• Free travel across the Borders Buses network
• Access to employee benefits and wellbeing support
• Career development opportunities across the wider business

The Role

As a PCV Driver, you will:

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

What you'll need

• A valid PCV licence entitlement
• An up-to-date Driver CPC qualification
• A professional, reliable and safety-focused approach
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• The confidence to work independently and take responsibility for the safety and comfort of your passengers
• To live within a reasonable travelling distance of Berwick-upon-Tweed or be willing to relocate
• To obtain and maintain satisfactory PVG and DBS scheme membership, where required for the role

If you are an experienced PCV Driver looking for a secure and rewarding role with Borders Buses, we would love to hear from you.

Safety is at the heart of everything we do. As a safety-critical business, every role contributes to keeping our people, passengers and communities safe. Any offer of employment will therefore be 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.