Job Ref: WES1237
Branch: Borders Buses (Galashiels)
Location: Borders Buses (Galashiels), Galashiels
Salary/Benefits: Earnings potential between £36,500 - £40,500 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40 hours per week, plus standby payment
Posted date: 30/04/2026
Closing date: 28/08/2026
Borders Buses have a rare and exciting opportunity for a skilled PSV/HGV Mechanic to join their team in Galashiels to help maintain our fleet and ensure we operate to the highest possible standards.
Main responsibilities include:
- Vehicle maintenance, servicing and repairs on the varied fleet, including MOT preparation
- Prompt repair of all defective vehicles to the highest standard in a timely and cost-effective manner
- Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Company’s Operator Licence
- The ability to organise daily workload, communicate effectively and work flexibly
- The ability to work to the highest health safety standards
Job requirements:
Essential:
- You will have a qualification in PSV/HGV maintenance and repair to NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or international equivalent
- 2 years experience
- An understanding of DVSA compliance
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
- Full Category D PCV licence (if you don't have it, we can train you through our in-house training school)
Benefits:
- A permanent, secure job
- 30 days paid holiday
- Free travel for you and your family
- Ongoing training
- Development and career opportunities
If you have the drive and determination to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you.
Safety is at the heart of what we do. As a safety-critical business, all roles play a part in keeping our people and passengers safe, and offers of employment are subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Borders Buses is an equal opportunities employer, and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
Borders Buses operate a network of bus routes across the Scottish Borders, Carlisle, East Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh area.
