Cumberland Council
Bus Driver - Public Transport CMB2656e
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About This Opportunity
Public Transport Bus Driver
Cumberland Council
Cumberland Council is looking for a friendly and professional Public Transport Bus Drivers to help connect communities across the county. In this important role, you’ll provide a safe, reliable and inclusive transport service, helping residents access employment, education, healthcare and local services. You’ll operate bus services to agreed routes and timetables, carry out vehicle safety checks, assist passengers including elderly and vulnerable customers, operate ticketing systems, and deliver excellent customer service while ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance.
A variety of full-time fixed term and zero hour contracts are available.
Who We’re Looking For
We're looking for someone with a Category D (PSV) licence, a valid Driver CPC (or willingness to work towards it), and strong customer service and communication skills. Experience within passenger transport and a safety-focused approach are essential, along with the flexibility to work shifts, weekends and bank holidays. In return, you'll join a council that is committed to supporting local communities and delivering valued public services. You'll enjoy being part of a supportive team, making a real difference to people's daily lives, and taking pride in providing a service that helps keep Cumberland connected.
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We’re also looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact
Matthew Sutton by email at matthew.sutton@cumberland.gov.uk
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is:
Basic DBS check
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
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If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview Information
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.
Closing date: 18/09/2026
Interview date: w/c 28/09/2026
The interview will consist of a practical assessment (Vehicle walk-round safety check; driving assessment on local roads and observation of driving standards, safety awareness and vehicle handling) and Interview questions linked to the role and council values.
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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Post Specification
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