Trainee Bus Driver in Campbeltown

Salary/Benefits: £14.42 per hour once qualified.

Are you looking for a secure and rewarding new career where every day is different? Do you enjoy meeting people, providing excellent customer service and travelling through some of Scotland's most beautiful scenery?

We have a fantastic opportunity for Trainee Bus & Coach Drivers to join our friendly team based at our Campbeltown depot.

No previous bus or coach driving experience is required. Through our in-house training school, we will provide the training, support and funding you need to gain your PCV licence and begin a rewarding career as a professional driver.

We will cover eligible training costs up to the value of £2,500, including theory and practical tests, travelling expenses and accommodation, subject to the terms and conditions of our training agreement.

What You'll Be Doing

Once you have successfully completed your training and gained your PCV licence, you will:

• Safely and professionally operate buses and coaches as required
• Provide excellent customer service and ensure every passenger enjoys a safe and comfortable journey
• Help customers reach their destinations safely and on time
• Handle cash and card payments accurately and responsibly where required
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report any defects in line with company procedures
• Work independently while maintaining high standards of safety, reliability and professionalism
• Represent West Coast Motors positively through your driving, appearance and customer care
• Support local communities by providing a reliable and professional transport service

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 39 hours per week

Based at our Campbeltown depot, you will help keep local communities connected while enjoying a role that offers variety, responsibility and a genuine sense of purpose.

Once qualified, you will play an important role in helping local residents and visitors travel safely and reliably to work, school, appointments, shops and other destinations. You will become part of a supportive local team where no two days are the same, operating through some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery.

What We're Looking For

If you are ready for a new challenge and have the drive and determination to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Take the first step towards a rewarding new career with West Coast Motors and apply today.

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.

West Coast Motors is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals

• A permanent and secure job once you successfully qualify
• Full training and support to gain your PCV licence
• Training costs covered up to the value of £2,500, subject to terms and conditions
• Overtime opportunities, with sixth-day working paid at time and a half
• 30 days' holiday
• Great training, including paid Driver CPC training
• Free travel for you and your family
• Career development opportunities across the wider business
• The opportunity to build a long-term career with one of Scotland's leading independent transport operators