Bus Drivers

Embark on the next step in your career journey with us. Here at McGill’s, we are passionate about setting standards, providing great service and delivering an excellent experience for our passengers.

Whether you are an experienced PCV licence holder or looking to start your career as a professional bus driver, we want to hear from you.

We are recruiting for our Inchinnan Depot, giving you the opportunity to become part of the driving force behind the UK’s largest independent bus operator.

Our committed team strives to provide an industry-leading customer experience, and we’re dedicated to rewriting the rules of service delivery. We need people who share our passion for excellent customer service, safety and professional driving to help us write the next chapter of our story.

What does a McGill’s Bus Driver do?

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Providing the highest level of customer care and striving for service excellence
  • Maintaining the highest standards of driving and passenger safety
  • Acting as a customer service representative, providing passengers with information and support
  • Embracing McGill’s company ethos and operational standards
  • Tackling challenges with a positive attitude and helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
  • Maintaining a professional and welcoming approach at all times

Experienced PCV Drivers

If you already hold a current and valid UK PCV driving licence and CPC, we would love to welcome you to McGill’s.

Your experience and professional driving skills can help us continue to deliver the high standards our passengers expect.

What you can bring to us:

  • A current and valid UK PCV driving licence
  • A valid Driver CPC qualification/card
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Good numeracy skills
  • A flexible and adaptable approach
  • A strong commitment to passenger safety and customer service
  • A professional and positive attitude

Trainee Bus Drivers

No PCV licence? No problem!

If you have a full UK driving licence and are looking for a new career, our Trainee Bus Driver opportunities at Inchinnan Depot could be the perfect next step.

We can provide the training and support you need to work towards becoming a fully qualified PCV bus driver. You’ll learn from experienced instructors and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required to build a successful career behind the wheel.

We’re looking for people who are:

  • Passionate about providing excellent customer service
  • Responsible and safety-conscious
  • Friendly, approachable and confident when dealing with passengers
  • Reliable, punctual and professional
  • Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Keen to learn and develop a long-term career with McGill’s

What can McGill’s offer you?

Whether you join us as an experienced PCV Driver or Trainee Bus Driver, you’ll become part of a supportive team with opportunities to develop and progress.

We offer:

  • Full-time and part-time opportunities
  •  A training rate of £13.45 per hour for the first 4 weeks
  • Once you successfully complete your training, earn an excellent hourly rate of £15.26–£16.00
  • 4-day and 5-day working week options
  • 28 days’ holiday for 0–2 years of service, increasing with tenure
  • Free bus travel for you and your partner across the Group’s wider network
  • Excellent internal opportunities for career progression
  • Training and development opportunities
  • The opportunity to build a long-term career with the UK’s largest independent bus operator
  • A supportive and inclusive working environment

Our Recruitment Process

Ready to take the next step?

  • Click the Apply button and complete our online application form, attaching your CV.
  • Alternatively, send your CV to [email protected].
  • For trainee applicants, further information about the training and qualification process will be provided as part of the recruitment process.

McGill’s Bus Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues, creating a culture of respect by supporting and empowering each other. We believe that diversity contributes to our company culture, enhancing our ability to be more innovative and stronger as one team.