Trainee Bus Driver

Location – Dunoon

West Coast Motors is 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 Dunoon. 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 Dunoon

Benefits:

• A permanent and secure job
• Competitive rate of pay
• Over-time opportunities – 6^th 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