Apprentice Bus and Coach Mechanic

West Coast Motors (Bute); Port Bannatyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation service company in Port Bannatyne is seeking a motivated Apprentice PCV Mechanic. The role involves hands-on training alongside experienced engineers, leading to a recognized qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair. Applicants should have a genuine interest in vehicle mechanics and be reliable team players. This is a great opportunity for school leavers or individuals looking to shift their career toward bus and coach engineering, with long-term career prospects upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Benefits

Structured apprenticeship with recognized qualification

Hands-on training

Supportive team environment

Long-term career opportunities

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in vehicle mechanics and engineering.
• Open to learning PCV systems and standards.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well within a team.
• Good practical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience while working towards a qualification.
• Learn service, maintenance, and repair of vehicles.
• Involved in removal and replacement of major components.

Skills

Interest in vehicle mechanics and engineering

Reliability

Teamwork

Good practical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Apprentice PCV Mechanic to join our busy workshop in Bute. This opportunity would suit school leavers as well as individuals looking for a change in career, including some other mechanical discipline who wish to move into bus and coach (PCV) engineering.

About the role

You will work alongside our experienced PCV engineers to gain hands‑on experience while working towards a recognised qualification in Heavy Goods and Public Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (SCQF Level 7) through GTG in Glasgow.

About you

The successful candidate will be based within the mechanical workshop and will be involved in learning about the service, maintenance and repair of vehicles including removal and replacement of major components such as engines and gearboxes.

You will:

• Have a genuine interest in vehicle mechanics and engineering
• Be open to learning PCV systems and standards
• Be reliable, punctual, and able to work well within a team
• Have good rractical skills and good attention to detail

What we offer

• A structured apprenticeship with a recognised qualification
• Practical, hands‑on training with experienced PCV Engineers
• Supportive team environment
• Long‑term career opportunities within the business on successful completion of the apprenticeship

West Coast Motors is an equal opportunities employer and will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or age.