Careers at Discover Scotland Tours

Qualified PCV Driver Salary & Benefits

• £15.00 per hour – annual equivalent between £34,000 – £38,000
• Opportunities to earn additional renumeration
• Company Profit Sharing Scheme
• 5.6 weeks holiday entitlement
• Flexible working pattern with a variety of tours
• Pre-planned working pattern and advanced rota notice.
• Company Pension
• Employee Benefit Scheme with discounts from restaurants, cinema tickets, travel, and family days out.
• On Site Parking at both Glasgow and Edinburgh bases
• Driver-Guide Uniform

Essential Requirements

• A Category D1 or D licence
• You need to be outgoing, confident and have a passion for Scotland with a welcoming personality.
• Have some knowledge of Scotland’s traditions, history and culture, and be able to communicate this to people from all over the world in an entertaining manner.
• Be able to demonstrate exceptional customer service.
• To work well individually and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and Adaptability.

Who are Discover Scotland Tours?

Discover Scotland Tours are a family-owned business and have been operating a variety of tours throughout Scotland since 2006.

Our tours take in the very best of what Scotland has to offer, but it’s our driver-guides who enhance our visitors experience by providing a fun and informative insight into Scotland’s rich history, ancient culture, and breath-taking natural landscapes.

Becoming a Driver-Guide

Being a driver-guide with Discover Scotland Tours is about much more than being able to drive our modern fleet of Mercedes 16 seat mini coaches.

• Drive with due care and attention ensuring the safety and comfort of our passengers.
• Complete daily vehicle walk round safety checks on company app.
• Lead, guide, and drive small groups around Scotland, helping to create lifelong memories to visitors from all over the world.
• Continually look to improve your historical and cultural knowledge.

Sponsored PCV Driver Training

Applications are now closed for our sponsored driver training programme for season 2026.

To become a trainee driver with Discover Scotland Tours you must be aged at least 21. Have held a full UK driving licence for more than 12 months with no more than 3 penalty points.

You will receive all the necessary training, from obtaining your provisional licence to becoming fully qualified to drive our 16 seat mini coaches.

What can I expect to earn whilst training to gain my PCV licence

You will be paid a training rate of £14.00 per hour whilst working towards gaining your PCV Category D1 licence.

How long will it take to gain my PCV Driver Licence

We would expect your training to take approximately 4-6 weeks. On qualification your rate will rise to our hourly pay rate at that time, current rates of pay are £15.00 per hour.

To apply, please email a covering letter attaching your CV to careers@discoverscotlandtours.com