Trainee Bus Driver

Craig Of Campbeltown; Oban; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Fully funded PCV training

30 days' holiday

Overtime opportunities

Paid Driver CPC training

Free travel for you and your partner

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

West Coast Motors in Oban is seeking a motivated Trainee Bus Driver for our Oban depot. No previous bus-driving experience is required.

Through our in-house training school, we will provide the training, support and funding needed to gain your PCV licence and begin a long-term career in the transport industry. Training costs of up to £2,500 are covered, including theory and practical tests, travel expenses and accommodation, subject to terms and conditions.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• Minimum one year's driving experience
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Safety-focused and reliable approach
• Ability to travel to our Oban depot

Responsibilities

• Safely operate local bus services
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Help connect communities across Oban and the surrounding area
• Carry out daily vehicle checks
• Represent West Coast Motors professionally at all times

Skills

Driving licence

Driving experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Safety focused

Willingness to learn

Travel to Oban depot

Job description

Job Ref: WES1341

Branch: West Coast Motors (Oban)

Location: West Coast Motors (Oban), Oban

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 39 hours per week

Posted date: 01/10/2026

Closing date: 31/01/2027

Looking for a secure, rewarding career where every day is different?

Join West Coast Motors as a Trainee Bus Driver at our Oban depot. No previous bus-driving experience is required. Through our in-house training school, we'll provide the training, support and funding you need to gain your PCV licence and start a long-term career in the transport industry. Training costs of up to £2,500 are covered, including theory and practical tests, travel expenses and accommodation, subject to terms and conditions.

What You'll Do

• Safely operate local bus services
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Help connect communities across Oban and the surrounding area
• Carry out daily vehicle checks
• Represent West Coast Motors professionally at all times

What We're Looking For

• Full UK driving licence
• Minimum one year's driving experience
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Safety-focused and reliable approach
• Ability to travel to our Oban depot

What We Offer

• Permanent employment upon qualification
• Fully funded PCV training
• 30 days' holiday
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid Driver CPC training
• Free travel for you and your partner on West Coast Motors services
• Career progression opportunities across the business

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.

West Coast Motors operate buses and coaches on a mixture of contract, local and private hire services acorss the West Coast of Scotland with depots in Glasgow, Campbeltown, Ardrishaig, Oban, Mull, Dunoon and Bute.