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Job Details
- Job Title:
PCV Coach Driver - Job Reference:
AC1308179NewPCD - Location:
Newbridge, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Salary:
£33660.00 to £33660.00
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Lothian Motorcoaches is Hiring! Join Our Team as a Qualified Coach Driver (Full Time and Part Time positions available)
Salary: £33,660 per year | Guaranteed Weekly Hours Year-Round
Lothian Motorcoaches is looking for qualified Coach Drivers to join our dedicated team on either a Full Time or Part Time Contract. As a coach driver with us, you’ll be part of a first-class service that delivers exceptional experiences to customers traveling in our luxury coaches.
Why Join Us?
Based at our depot in Newbridge, this role provides an exciting opportunity to travel across the UK, undertaking touring programmes, private hires, and day tours. We strive to offer work that suits your preferences, ensuring a fulfilling and varied career as well as providing your work allocation in advance. As a member of our team, you will be a dedicated employee working solely for Lothian Motorcoaches, focusing exclusively on our coach hires with no requirement to drive elsewhere. You will benefit from modern facilities at our Newbridge depot, including a drive-through bus wash and all necessary cleaning materials provided.
Our coach drivers are skilled professionals and are key ambassadors for the company, delivering high levels of customer service with enthusiasm and positivity. Driving with Lothian Motorcoaches offers a rewarding experience as you meet customers from all walks of life and travel through some of the most scenic locations in the UK.
Coach Driver Benefits:
• Guaranteed weekly hours with a salary of £33,660 (hours are averaged at 45 hours per week over each reference period, with time paid back in lieu during quieter months). Part Time options also available.
• Sick Pay Scheme
• 28 days of paid annual leave, plus an additional day for each year of service, up to a maximum of 3 extra days.
• Pre-planned working patterns with advanced rota notice.
• An extra £25 per night for overnight tours in London.
• Enrollment into our company pension scheme.
• Free travel within Edinburgh and surrounding areas with our colleague travel scheme, valid across all associated group companies.
• A bespoke uniform is provided.
• Continual training and development, including annual CPC training and opportunities for career progression.
Coach Driver Requirements:
• Valid PCV licence, Digital Tachograph Card, and DQC Card.
• Previous experience in bus/coach driving.
• Exceptional customer service skills and clear communication.
• Excellent driving skills and knowledge of traffic regulations (training provided).
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Basic Disclosure Scotland check unless an up-to-date one is already held.
If you're ready to take the wheel with Lothian Motorcoaches and enjoy a rewarding career with great benefits, we'd love to hear from you! Please apply and ensure you include your CV.