Bus and Coach Driver

West Coast Motors (Ardrishaig); Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional transport company in Lochgilphead seeks experienced Bus and Coach Drivers to provide exceptional customer service and safe journeys. Full and part-time shifts available, with competitive pay, benefits including 30 days holiday, and opportunities for free travel and paid training. Ideal candidates will have a valid PCV licence and a commitment to community service.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

30 days holiday

Free travel for you and your family

Paid Driver CPC training

Over-time opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a valid PCV licence.
• Ability to work independently and patiently.
• Must be willing to relocate if not currently nearby.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to passengers.
• Ensure safe and comfortable journeys.
• Be a key community worker by delivering customers on time.

Skills

Customer service

Cash and card handling

Independence

Education

PCV licence entitlement

Driver CPC qualification

Job description

Overview

West Coast Motors is a privately owned family business established in the early 1920's. We operate buses and coaches on a mix of school contracts, local services, school and private group hires across Argyll with local depots in Glasgow, Campbeltown, Ardrishaig, Oban, Mull, Bute and Dunoon.

Having a great team of people at West Coast Motors is at the heart of everything we do. After nearly one hundred years, family values and serving our local communities remains at the forefront of what we do.

We are looking for smart, experienced and professional Bus and Coach Drivers to join our team at our Ardrishaig depot. Both full and part time opportunities available with a range of shift options.

Looking to relocate to Ardrishaig or the surrounding area? If you have a PCV licence we may be able to support you with initial accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and a safe and comfortable journey for our passengers
• Be patient and able to work confidently on your own
• Able to handle cash and card payments responsibly
• Be a key worker in the local community to take customers to their destination safely and on time

Requirements

• PCV licence entitlement
• Up-to-date Driver CPC qualification - No CPC, no problem! We will get you up to date within a week!
• Live within driving distance of Ardrishaig or willing to relocate

Benefits

• A permanent and secure job
• Competitive rate of pay
• Over-time opportunities – 6th 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
• Development and career opportunities

If you have the drive and determination to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you.

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.