Minibus Driver

Closing Date: 5th July 2026

Contract Type: Part Time Temporary Until 2/09/2028

Salary: 17852- 18638

Hours: 22.8 per week

Location: Stirling Bus Station

Join Us in Driving the Future of Local Transport

Stirling Council is excited to be expanding the bus services we operate and launching a brand-new bus service as part of a 2-year pilot project. This new service will connect the Eastern Villages to Stirling improving links for local communitiesand were looking for reliable customer-focused drivers to help make it a success.

This is your chance to play a key role in shaping a brand-new route and provide a vital service that people depend on every day.

What Youll Do

• Operate Council vehicles on local bus routes ensuring punctual reliable journeys.
• Providing a friendly and professional service to passengers
• Handle cash transactions.
• Maintaining high standards of safety and customer care
• Assist passengers when needed making journeys accessible and comfortable.

What Were Looking For

• A minimum of Category D1 licence (PCV experience desirable).
• Excellent communication and basic numeric skills.
• Ability to work independently and carry out physical duties.
• A friendly helpful attitude and commitment to safety.

Desirable Criteria

• MiDAS training and experience with mobility aids.
• First Aid qualification.
• Previous experience in accessible transport.

Why Join Us

• Be part of an exciting new service.
• Make a positive impact in your local community.
• 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 youve 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

Stirling Information

The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)Pro-rated for part time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangementswhere 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
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• 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
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme