Trainee Bus Driver

West Coast Motors; Campbeltown; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training costs covered up to £2,500

30 days' holiday

Free travel for you and family

Job summary

West Coast Motors is seeking a Trainee Bus Driver to join our Campbeltown depot. No prior bus driving experience is required; we provide in-house training to obtain your PCV licence and begin a career as a professional driver. Training costs up to £2,500 may be covered under the training agreement.

Based at Campbeltown, you will help keep local communities connected, with a supportive team and a role full of variety and purpose. Salary is £14.42 per hour once qualified.

Qualifications

• A full, clean UK driving licence is required.
• At least one year's driving experience.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Professional, dependable and safety-focused approach.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Calm and professional in varying situations.
• Home address within reasonable traveling distance of Campbeltown.

Responsibilities

• Safely and professionally operate buses and coaches as required.
• Provide excellent customer service and ensure a safe, comfortable journey.
• Help customers reach destinations safely and on time.
• Handle cash and card payments where required.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Represent the company through driving, appearance and customer care.
• Support local communities with a reliable transport service.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Customer service skills

Safety consciousness

Independence

Willingness to learn

Job description

Trainee Bus Driver

Company: West Coast Motors Salary: £14.42 per hour once qualified. Hours: Full-time Location: PA28 6DN Job type: Permanent Posting date: 2 Nov 2026 Closing date: 2 Dec 2026

Summary

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.

Working in Campbeltown

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 You'll Be Doing

• 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

What We're Looking For

To apply, you must have:

• 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
• The ability to remain calm and professional in a variety of situations
• A commitment to delivering excellent service
• A home address within a reasonable travelling distance of Campbeltown

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
• 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

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.