Trainee Bus Driver

West Coast Motors; Ardrishaig; Sur place; GBP 16 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full training provided

Training costs covered up to £2,500

Paid Driver CPC training

Free travel for you and your partner

26 days holiday

Overtime paid at time and a half

Résumé du poste

West Coast Motors in Ardrishaig is seeking Trainee Bus Drivers to join our depot team. No prior bus-driving experience is required as we provide in-house training to obtain your PCV licence and begin a rewarding driving career with the company.

Training costs up to £2,500 are covered, including theory and practical tests, travel expenses and accommodation, subject to terms and conditions. Applicants should be within reasonable travelling distance of Ardrishaig.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• At least 1 year of driving experience
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Professional and safety-focused approach
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Confidence to work independently
• Live within reasonable travelling distance of Ardrishaig

Responsabilités

• Safely and professionally operate buses on local service routes
• Provide excellent customer service and a safe, comfortable journey for every passenger
• 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 driving, appearance and customer care

Connaissances

Full UK driving licence

1 year driving experience

Customer service

Safety-focused

Independent worker

Willingness to learn

Description du poste

Are you looking for a secure and rewarding new career where every day is different? Do you enjoy meeting people and providing excellent customer service?

We have a fantastic opportunity for

Trainee Bus Driversto join our friendly team at our Ardrishaig depot.

You do not need previous bus-driving experience to apply. 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 Bus Driver. We will cover training costs up to the value of

£2,500, including theory and practical tests, travelling expenses and accommodation, subject to terms and conditions

Working in Ardrishaig

Based at our Ardrishaig depot, you will help connect communities across Mid Argyll and beyond.

Once qualified, you will play an important role in helping local residents travel safely and reliably to work, school, appointments, the shops and other destinations. You will be part of a supportive local team in a varied role where no two days are the same.

What you’ll be doing

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

• Safely and professionally operate buses on local service routes
• Provide excellent customer service and a safe, comfortable journey for every passenger
• 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

What we’re looking for:

• A full, clean UK driving licence
• At least one year’s driving experience
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• A professional, dependable and safety-focused approach
• Good customer service and communication skills
• The confidence to work independently
• To live within a reasonable travelling distance of Ardrishaig

What you’ll enjoy

• 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
• Shifts paid straight through, except for an unpaid lunch break
• Paid Driver CPC training
• Free travel for you and your partner on West Coast Motors services
• Career development opportunities across the wider business

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

Safety is at the heart of everything 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 satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a drug and alcohol test.

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Trainee Bus Driver

Company: West Coast Motors Salary: £14.42 per hour once qualified. Hours: Full-time Location: PA30 8EU Job type: Permanent Posting date: 2 Nov 2026 Closing date: 2 Dec 2026

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