West Coast Motors
Job Ref: WES1041
Branch: West Coast Motors (Dunoon)
Location: West Coast Motors (Dunoon), Dunoon
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: Variety of shifts and days available on a rolling rota
Hours per week: Minimum of 39h per week for full-time
Posted date: 20/01/2025
Closing date: 02/03/2025
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 – £13 per hour
Over-time opportunities – 6th day working paid at £19.50 per hour
30 days holiday
Great training (including paid Driver CPC training)
Free travel for you and your family
Development and career opportunities
Employee benefits app with discounts in shops, gyms, cinemas and holidays, also access to on-demand GP and counselling service
If you have the drive and determination to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you.
West Coast Motors is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Terms and conditions apply
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.
