Trainee PCV Driver

West Coast Motors (Oban); Oban; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A permanent and secure job

Over-time opportunities – 6th day paid

30 days holiday

Great training (including paid Driver

Free travel for you and your family

Development and career opportunities

Job summary

West Coast Motors in Oban is inviting applications for Trainee Bus Drivers at our Oban depot. This is an ideal entry path into a driving career with our in-house training school; we will cover training costs up to £2,500 including theory and practical tests, travel expenses and accommodation where applicable.

We offer full and part-time roles, a route to PCV licence, ongoing training, and opportunities to develop within the company while delivering safe, reliable transport in the local community.

Qualifications

• A full endorsement free driving licence.
• At least one year driving experience.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Live within driving distance of Oban.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Patience

Cash handling

Job description

Location – Oban

West Coast Motorsis 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.

We have a fantastic opportunity for Trainee Bus Drivers to join our team based at our depot in Oban.

Full and part time opportunities available.

This is the perfect opportunity if you are looking for a change of career. Driving through the beautiful Scottish scenery makes the perfect office view! We have our very own in-house training school, and we will cover the cost of your training up to the value of £2,500 which includes your theory and practical tests, travelling expenses and accommodation*.

We will support and guide you through your training journey and provide ongoing training once you achieve your PCV licence.

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:

• A full endorsement free driving licence


• At least one year driving experience


• Enthusiastic and willing to learn


• Live within driving distance of Oban

Benefits:

• A permanent and secure job


• 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.

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 qualified individuals.

*Terms and conditions apply