Job Ref: WES1281
Branch: West Coast Motors (Oban)
Location: West Coast Motors (Oban), Oban
Salary/Benefits: Salary range £32,073 - £40,092. Rate per hour £15.42, overtime is available. Subsidised accommodation may be available to support relocation.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: Monday- Friday with alternate Saturdays. Flexible shifts between 0500 - 1900
Hours per week: 40 hours per week
Posted date: 18/06/2026
Closing date: 30/09/2026
We are looking for a motivated Semi-Skilled Bus Coach Mechanic to join our team in Oban.
This is a great opportunity to develop your skills and build a long-term career, working on bus and coaches, keeping our vehicles safe, reliable and fully compliant.
Main Responsibilities
- Assist with vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet, including MOT preparation.
- Support fault diagnosis and repair work to a high standard, ensuring task are completed efficiently and safely.
- Help ensure all vehicles are maintained in line with the Company’s Operator Licence requirements and relevant legislation.
- Accurately complete maintenance records, defect reports and associated documentation.
- Work both independently (including occasional lone working) and as part of a wider engineering team.
- Organise and prioritise your workload to meet operational requirements.
- Follow all Health Safety procedures and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
About You
- Self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative within a busy workshop environment
- Keen to develop your skills and progress towards becoming a qualified PCV Mechanic.
- Full UK driving licence required; PCV licence desirable.
- Basic knowledge or experience of vehicle servicing and repair is advantageous.
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 what we do. As a safety-critical business, all roles contribute to keeping our people and passengers safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
West Coast Motors is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably 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.
