Job Details
Grade: 2C
Hourly Rate: £13.52 per hour
Contract Duration: Casual/Relief
Please note the closing date has been extended until 23 June 2026.
Please note there is several positions across various locations.
This is a rolling advert. You may be contacted before closing date.
Role Purpose
This post should appeal to experienced drivers who are looking for a flexible job working around a full time fleet of vehicles and drivers.
The role is varied driving different vehicle types across several locations in the Scottish Borders. Please note that there are a number of positions available and we welcome applicants with a variety of backgrounds and work experience. Drivers Licence check, References and PVG (Disclosure) checks will be required for this role and candidates will be provided with full training prior to deployment.
Depending on skills and experience opportunities exist for drivers from the Relief pool to apply for more permanent roles up to 37 hours per week full time.
Essential
Full manual driving licence with minimum Category D1 (minibus).
A current drivers licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement for this post. A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Martin Paszkiewicz by telephone on 07815 544637 or by email at martin.paszkiewicz@scotborders.gov.uk or Carol Maplethorpe by emailing Carol.Maplethorpe@scotborders.gov.uk or by telephone on 07717880070.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.