Job Ref: WES1307
Branch: West Coast Motors (Glasgow)
Location: West Coast Motors (Glasgow), Glasgow
Salary/Benefits: Earnings potential up to £48,793 per annum, shift paid straight through (£14.42 per hour) Start and finish at the depot, no unpaid travelling time.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 39 hours per week
Posted date: 04/08/2026
Closing date: 30/09/2026
Having a great team of people at West Coast Motors is at the heart of everything we do. After nearly one hundred years, family values and serving our local communities remains at the forefront of what we do.
We’re looking for friendly, professional and experienced Coach Drivers to join our team at our Glasgow depot.
Operating services on behalf of Scottish Citylink, you’ll travel throughout Scotland, helping customers reach destinations including Edinburgh Airport, Oban, Campbeltown, Inverness, Aberdeen and Fort William. Every journey is different, giving you the opportunity to meet new people and play an important role in connecting communities across the country.
At West Coast Motors, our drivers are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're helping someone catch a flight, visit family, get to work or enjoy a day out, you'll provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming journey from start to finish.
Every duty starts and finishes at the same depot. There are no relief points, no making your own way back to base and no unpaid travelling at the end of your day.
You’ll receive:
- 15 minutes paid sign-on time
- 15 minutes paid sign-off time
- Paid until you return your vehicle to depot
- 30 days annual leave from day one
- Free travel for you and your family
- Flexible working opportunities
- Fast recruitment process
- Up to £1,000 through our Recommend a Friend scheme
- Family-owned business with genuine family values
We’re proud to be a company where managers know their teams and where we do our best to accommodate life’s commitments when planning duties.
It’s not just about driving buses.
It’s about joining a team where people look out for each other, support each other and enjoy coming to work.
Good Job. Good People. Good Banter.
What You’ll Enjoy
- Permanent, secure employment
- Enhanced overtime rates when working a sixth-day
- 30 days' holiday
- Paid Driver CPC training and ongoing development
- Free travel for you and your partner on West Coast Motors services
- Opportunities to develop your career within a respected operator
- Supportive colleagues and a friendly depot team
- The opportunity to drive modern coaches on some of Scotland's most scenic and recognised routes
The Role
As a Coach Driver, you’ll:
- Deliver excellent customer service to every passenger
- Safely operate coaches on scheduled services
- Handle cash and card payments responsibly
- Work independently and confidently while maintaining high standards of professionalism
- Help ensure customers arrive safely and on time
What You’ll Need:
- A valid PCV licence
- A digital tachograph card
- A professional, reliable and safety-focused approach
- Strong customer service and communication skills
No current Driver CPC?
No problem. If your CPC has expired or needs updating, we'll arrange and pay for the training required to get you back on the road quickly.
Join Our Team
If you're looking for a rewarding driving role with a respected family-owned company, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're an experienced coach driver looking for a new challenge or a professional driver seeking long-term stability, apply today and become part of the West Coast Motors family.
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 everything we do. As a safety-critical business, all offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
West Coast Motors is proud to be 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.
Contact Details:
Craig of Campbeltown Careers Recruitment Team
