Driver - Bus and Coach
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Position Overview & Specifications
West Coast Motors is a privately owed 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 Campbeltown, Ardrishaig, Oban, Mull, Bute and Dunoon.
We are looking for smart, experienced and professional Full and Part Time Bus Drivers for full time work based at our Dunoon depot.
Salary/Benefits:
- A permanent, secure job
- A competitive package including good rates of pay (£12 per hour)
- 30 days holiday
- Company pension
- Great training (including paid Driver CPC training)
- Free travel for you and your family
- Development and career opportunities (6th day paid at time and a half)
- Overtime opportunities
- Employee benefits app with discounts in shops, access to GP and counselling service
Requirements:
- PCV licence entitlement
- Up-to-date Driver CPC qualification and digital tachograph card
- Required to move and handle luggage to assist customers
- Live within driving distance of Dunoon
Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent customer service and a safe and comfortable journey for our passengers
- Patient, able to work confidently on your own
- Able to handle cash responsibly
- Happy to be flexible in terms of shift patterns
INDHP
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Licence/Certification:
- PCV licence (required)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Taxi & Car Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Driver - Bus and Coach roles across West Coast Motors's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Taxi & Car Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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