Trainee Bus Driver

Salary Starting from £30,622 annually. Trainee Bus Driver

– No Experience Needed !

Location:

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

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 / £30,622 per year (pro rata for part-time) Overtime available to boost earnings

• 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

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.

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

• 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)

Location:

Kilmarnock Bus Station Green Street Kilmarnock KA1 1LN

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Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

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Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.