Bus Driver

Stagecoach · Ayr, KA8 8BB

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Salary

£588.90 weekly or £30,622.80 annually. (pro rata for part time hours) potential to earn more in overtime.

Qualified Bus Driver

Location: Ayr

Start your new career with Stagecoach

Pay

£15.10 per hour from 15th June 2026
£15.25 per hour from 26th October 2026
£15.50 per hour from 25th January 2027
Equivalent to £588.90 per week / £30,622.80 per year (pro rata for part-time)
Overtime available to boost earnings

What You’ll Get

  • Company pension scheme
  • Enhanced sick pay (not just SSP)
  • Free bus travel for you and 1 allocated person
  • Generous holidays & additional perks
  • Job security with a leading UK operator
  • Clear career progression opportunities

Why Join Stagecoach?

You’ll be the friendly face keeping your community moving, safely, reliably and with great customer service. No experience driving buses? No problem. We’ll train you from day one.

What You’ll Do

  • Drive safely and confidently
  • Deliver excellent customer service
  • Support your local community
  • Be part of a supportive, inclusive team

What We’re Looking For

  • Age 18+
  • Full UK driving licence (max 6 points)
  • Minimum 1 year driving experience
  • Friendly, reliable and eager to learn
  • Right to work in the UK (DVLA requirement: 183+ days presence)

Benefit Stagecoach Ayr Typical Local Operators

  • Starting Pay ✅£15.10 rising to £15.50
  • Paid Training ✅ Fully paid + licence
  • Pay Increases Agreed ✅ Guaranteed
  • Pension ✅ Company scheme
  • Sick Pay ✅ From day one (above SSP)
  • Free Travel ✅ Yes
  • Overtime Opportunities ✅ Available
  • Job Security ✅ Major UK operator
  • Career Progression ✅ Clear pathways

Ready to Drive Your Future Forward?

Click Apply Now and start your Stagecoach journey today, we can’t wait to welcome you on board!

Stagecoach is proud to be an inclusive employer where everyone can be themselves. We welcome applications from all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.

We live by our values:
We plan for the future | We do the right thing | We are stronger together | We are down to earth | We support communities

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 26 Aug 2026

Where you'd be based

KA8 8BB

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