Relief Driver - Various Locations - SBO09161

Relief Driver - Various Locations - SBO09161

2026-06-21T13:08:14

Newtown Saint Boswells

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UK

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Any

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2026-07-20T03:21:29.47

Job Details

• Grade: 2C
• Hourly Rate: £12.60 per hour
• Salary: £24,308.97 pro rata per annum
• Contract Duration: Casual/Relief

Please note there is several positions and the locations are Duns/Kelso/Jedburgh/Galashiels/Hawick

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 driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement for 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 Dan Cathcart by telephone on or by email at ######.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.

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Job DescriptionJob Details Grade: 2CHourly Rate: £12.60 per hourSalary: £24,308.97 pro rata per annumContract Duration: Casual/ReliefPlease note there is several positions and the locations are Duns/Kelso/Jedburgh/Galashiels/HawickRole 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 Dan Cathcart by telephone on or by email at #####.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.