Job Ref: WES1200

Branch: West Coast Motors (Ardrishaig)

Location: West Coast Motors Ardrishaig, Lochgilphead

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 39 hours per week

Posted date: 16/03/2026

Closing date: 22/05/2026

We are looking for a motivated Apprentice Bus and Coach Mechanic to join our busy workshop in Ardrishaig. This opportunity would suit school leavers as well as individuals looking for a change in career, including those from other mechanical disciplines who wish to move into bus and coach (PCV) engineering.

About the role
You will work alongside our experienced PCV engineers to gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification in Heavy Goods and Public Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (SCQF Level 7) through GTG in Glasgow.

About you

The successful candidate will be based within the mechanical workshop and will be involved in learning about the service, maintenance and repair of vehicles including removal and replacement of major components such as engines and gearboxes.

You will:

Have a genuine interest in vehicle mechanics and engineering
Be open to learning PCV systems and standards
Be reliable, punctual, and able to work well within a team
Have good rractical skills and good attention to detail

What we offer

A structured apprenticeship with a recognised qualification
Practical, hands-on training with experienced PCV Engineers
Supportive team environment
Long-term career opportunities within the business on successful completion of the apprenticeship

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.

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.

West Coast Motors (Ardrishaig)

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