Bus Driver

West Coast Motors (Glasgow); Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 minutes sign-on time

15 minutes sign-off time

Paid until you return your vehicle to 

30 days annual leave from day one

Free travel for you and your family

Flexible working opportunities

Fast recruitment process

Recommend a Friend up to £1,000

Family-owned business with values

Job summary

West Coast Motors in Glasgow is seeking professional, customer-focused Bus Drivers who take pride in delivering safe, reliable and friendly service. You'll transport passengers on scheduled local services and greet customers with a professional welcome.

Join a family-owned operator offering paid sign-on/off, generous annual leave, free travel for you and family, ongoing training, and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• A valid PCV driving licence.
• Driver CPC qualification (if CPC lapsed, we can help you get up to date).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A positive and professional attitude.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.
• Commitment to safety and delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers on scheduled local services
• Provide a professional and friendly welcome to customers
• Assist passengers with travel information and enquiries
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects
• Maintain high standards of safety and professionalism at all times
• Accurately process cash and card transactions

Skills

PCV licence

Driver CPC

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Safety mindset

Job description

Join West Coast Motors in Glasgow and become part of a team that keeps communities moving every day. We’re looking for professional, customer-focused Bus Drivers who take pride in delivering safe, reliable and friendly service.

At West Coast Motors, you’re more than just a driver. You’ll be part of a supportive team, receive ongoing training and development, enjoy free travel across the West Coast Motors network and have genuine opportunities to progress your career.

Every duty starts and finishes at the same depot. There are no relief points, no making your own way back to base and no unpaid travelling at the end of your day.

You'll receive:

• 15 minutes paid sign-on time


• 15 minutes paid sign-off time


• Paid until you return your vehicle to depot


• 30 days annual leave from day one


• Free travel for you and your family


• Flexible working opportunities


• Fast recruitment process


• Up to £1,000 through our Recommend a Friend scheme


• Family-owned business with genuine family values

We're proud to be a company where managers know their teams and where we do our best to accommodate life's commitments when planning duties.

It's not just about driving buses.

It's about joining a team where people look out for each other, support each other and enjoy coming to work.

Good Job. Good People. Good Banter.

Key responsibilities:

• Safely transport passengers on scheduled local services


• Provide a professional and friendly welcome to customers


• Assist passengers with travel information and enquiries


• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects


• Maintain high standards of safety and professionalism at all times


• Accurately process cash and card transactions

What we’re looking for

• A valid PCV driving licence


• Driver CPC qualification (if your CPC has lapsed, we can help you get up to date)


• Excellent communication and customer service skills


• A positive and professional attitude


• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts


• A commitment to safety and delivering excellent customer service

What we offer

• Permanent and secure employment with an established Scottish operator


• Sixth day overtime paid at time and a half


• 30 days annual leave


• Paid Driver CPC training


• Ongoing development and career opportunities


• Free travel for you and your family across West Coast Motors services

If you are a professional driver who takes pride in delivering excellent service and putting passenger safety first, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.