Bus Driver

Stagecoach · East Ayrshire

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Salary

£33,120 annually
Earn £500 of Your £2,500 Joining Bonus After Just 4 Weeks with Stagecoach!

Qualified Bus Driver

Location: Kilmarnock

Start your new career with Stagecoach – get paid to train and drive!

Join Stagecoach as a qualified bus driver and get your career moving with a fantastic £2,500 joining bonus! You’ll receive £500 after a 4-week qualifying period, £1,000 after 12 months, and a further £1,000 after 24 months. There’s no better time to join.

Pay & Progression

  • £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 / £33,120 per year including uplifts (pro rata for part-time)
  • Overtime available to boost earnings

What You’ll Get

  • ✅ Fully paid training & PCV licence
  • ✅ Earn while you learn
  • 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)

Ready to Drive Your Future Forward? Click Apply Now and start your Stagecoach journey today, we can’t wait to welcome you on board!

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 26 Aug 2026
Apply by 28 Oct 2026

Where you'd be based

KA1 1LN

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