Bus and Coach Driver

Job Ref: WES1323

Branch: West Coast Motors (Ardrishaig)

Location: West Coast Motors Ardrishaig, Lochgilphead

Salary/Benefits: £14.42 per hour

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 39 hours per week

Posted date: 20/08/2026

Closing date: 30/09/2026

Are you an experienced PCV Driver looking for a rewarding role in the heart of Mid Argyll?

We're looking for professional, customer-focused Bus and Coach Drivers to join our friendly team in Ardrishaig. We have opportunities available on both a full-time and part-time basis, offering a varied and interesting role covering local bus services and coach work.

Every journey matters. Whether you're helping local residents get to work, school, appointments or the shops, or providing coach travel further afield, you'll play an important role in delivering a safe, reliable and welcoming service to our customers.

Working in Ardrishaig

Based at our Ardrishaig depot, you'll help connect communities across Mid Argyll and beyond. You'll be part of a supportive local team in a role where no two days are the same.

What you'll enjoy

• Permanent, secure employment, with full-time and part-time opportunities available
• A varied role covering both local service work and coach work
• Overtime opportunities, with sixth-day working paid at time and a half
• 30 days' holiday
• Shifts paid straight through, with the exception of 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

The Role

As a Bus and Coach Driver, you will:

• Safely operate buses and coaches on local service routes and coach work
• Deliver excellent customer service and a safe, comfortable journey for every passenger
• Help connect local communities by getting customers to their destinations safely and on time
• Handle cash and card payments accurately and responsibly, where required
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects in line with company procedures
• Work independently while maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism
• Represent West Coast Motors positively through your driving standards, appearance and customer care

What you'll need

• A valid PCV licence entitlement
• A digital tachograph card
• A professional, reliable and safety-focused approach
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• To live in Ardrishaig or the surrounding area, or be willing to relocate

If you're an experienced Bus or Coach Driver looking for a rewarding role in Ardrishaig, 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.

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.