Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the largest of Scotland’s seven regional transport partnerships. As well as running the iconic Glasgow Subway, SPT delivers an extensive range of public transport services including bus stations and subsidised bus services, manages large transport infrastructure projects and is responsible for delivery of a long-term multi-modal transport strategy for the West of Scotland.
About the Role
The Regulator is responsible for the safe movement of all buses in the bus station ensuring the continuous operation of traffic and ensuring timeous departures and for keeping all unauthorised persons/vehicles off the operational area and control any changes to bus movements within the stances and monitor and control vehicle movements and speed as well as control of parking.
Further details of the role and key responsibilities are set out in the job description.
About You
Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated, reliable and have good communication skills both orally and written and have the ability to work in an environment where safety is paramount. The ability to read timetables and fare tables as well as having basic keyboard skills is essential. You will also need to have good customer service skills and have experience working in a customer-facing/front line role. Good general knowledge of the transport industry and bus rules and regulations would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications including National 5 Level A-C equivalent in English and Math/Arithmetic.
What we can offer you
Working at SPT comes with many benefits you can look forward to:
- 33 Days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement then 41 days after 5 years’ service (pro rata to shift pattern)
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - SPT contribute 6.5% of your annualised pay
- Group Life Assurance Cover
- SPT actively encourages learning and development and are committed to ongoing learning and development to support career progression
- Employee Travel Pass Scheme - a Subway Smartcard to travel on the Glasgow Subway for free plus an additional card for a member of your household
- Salary Sacrifice Bus or Rail Season Ticket Scheme - subsidised at a maximum of £645 towards the cost
- Cycle to Work Scheme, Childcare Vouchers, Employee Assistance Programme, Long Service Awards, Credit Union
You will be expected to work at Buchanan Bus Station, however you could be asked to work at various locations within SPT’s remit. The earliest start at any location will be 06:00 hours with the latest finishing time being 23:00 hours.
You will be based at Buchanan Bus Station, 10 Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW.
Please note, this position falls into the high-risk category under the Alcohol and Drugs policy and therefore is subject to random and for-cause testing procedures.
How to Apply?
To apply, please select the ‘apply now’ button to complete an online application form.
Closing date for applications will be Monday 8th September 2025 at midnight.
SPT is an Equal Opportunities company welcoming applications from a diverse background. If you have got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. SPT encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
SPT operates blind recruitment, which is the process of removing any and all identification details from candidate application forms. This includes identifiable personal details such a candidate’s name, gender, ethnicity and age. This information is not visible to our Hiring Managers. This practice is used to ensure fairness, attract diverse candidates and to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. By implementing this approach, SPT aims to create a level playing field to assess applicants solely based on their skills, qualifications and experience.
For applicants with special requirements, or if you have any questions please email quoting the above reference.
Previous applicants need not apply.
