Trainee Bus Driver

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

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.