Trainee Bus Driver

Job Ref: WES1327

Branch: West Coast Motors (Ardrishaig)

Location: West Coast Motors Ardrishaig, Lochgilphead

Salary/Benefits: £14.42 per hout

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 39 hours per week

Posted date: 07/09/2026

Closing date: 30/10/2026

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 Drivers to 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.

Take the first step towards a rewarding new career with West Coast Motors and apply today.

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.