Closing Date: 10th May
Contract Type: Part Time, Temporary Until 02/07/
Salary: £14, - £15,
Hours: 19 per week
Join Us in Driving the Future of Local Transport
Stirling Council is excited to be expanding operations in the rural area and launching a brand-new bus service as part of a 2-year pilot project, and we are looking for three enthusiastic part-time Minibus Drivers to help make this initiative a success.
This is a unique opportunity where you will be driving through beautiful rural settings as part of your daily routine, so if you love Scotland’s scenic landscapes, this role offers the perfect backdrop. You will be involved from day one, shaping a service that will make a real difference in our communities. If you enjoy meeting people, providing excellent customer service, and want a role where every day brings variety, this could be perfect for you.
What You’ll Do
1. Operate Council vehicles on local bus routes, ensuring safe and reliable transport for passengers.
2. Handle cash transactions and deliver outstanding customer care.
3. Assist passengers when needed, making journeys accessible and comfortable.
Where You’ll Be Based
4. Callander Roads Depot
5. Flexible part-time roles available.
What We’re Looking For
6. A minimum of Category D1 licence (PCV experience desirable).
7. Excellent communication and basic numeric skills.
8. Ability to work independently and carry out physical duties.
9. A friendly, helpful attitude and commitment to safety.
Desirable Criteria
10. MiDAS training and experience with mobility aids.
11. First Aid qualification.
12. Previous experience in accessible transport.
Why Join Us?
13. Be part of an exciting new service.
14. Make a positive impact in your local community.
15. Enjoy flexible working options and a supportive team environment.
The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
Job Description
Additional Salary Information
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The Benefits
16. 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
17. Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
18. Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
19. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
20. Carers Leave
21. Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
22. Access to Health & Wellbeing support
23. Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
24. Cycle to Work Scheme
25. Lift share Scheme
26. Car Lease Scheme
27. Technology Benefit Scheme