Trainee Bus Driver

Job Ref: WES1340

Branch: West Coast Motors (Dunoon)

Location: West Coast Motors (Dunoon), Dunoon

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 39 hours per week

Posted date: 28/09/2026

Closing date: 30/10/2026

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

We're recruiting Trainee Bus Drivers to join our friendly team in Dunoon.

No previous bus-driving experience is required. We'll provide the training, support and funding you need to gain your PCV licence and start a rewarding career as a professional driver.

Whether you currently work in hospitality, retail, tourism, customer service, care, deliveries or logistics, you may already have many of the skills we're looking for.

What You'll Be Doing

Once qualified, you'll:

• Safely operate buses and coaches
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Help local people and visitors travel safely and on time
• Carry out vehicle safety checks
• Work independently while maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism
• Represent West Coast Motors through outstanding customer care

What We're Looking For

• Full UK driving licence
• At least one year's driving experience
• Friendly and professional approach
• Strong customer service skills
• Safety-focused attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop

What You'll Enjoy

• Full training to gain your PCV licence
• Permanent, secure employment once qualified
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Overtime available
• 30 days' holiday
• Paid Driver CPC training
• Free travel for you and your partner on West Coast Motors services
• Career development opportunities
• Working in one of Scotland's most scenic locations

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 becoming a professional Bus Driver in Dunoon and apply today. A good job could be closer than you think.

Safety is at the heart of everything we do. As a safety-critical business, all 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 candidates.

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.