Trainee Bus Driver
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Transportation
Driver, Delivery
Salary
Starting from £30,622 annually.
LocationKilmarnock
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.
What You’ll Do- 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)
- Starting Pay £15.10 rising to £15.50 Starting rate £13.45
- Paid Training Fully paid + licence Often unpaid/partial
- Pay Increases Agreed Guaranteed Not always structured
- Pension Company scheme Basic
- Sick Pay From day one (above SSP) Often SSP only
- Free Travel Yes Limited/none
- Overtime Opportunities Available Varies
- Job Security Major UK operator Varies
- Career Progression Clear pathways Limited
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 ValuesWe plan for the future | We do the right thing | We are stronger together | We are down to earth | We support communities
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.
LocationKilmarnock Bus Station Green Street Kilmarnock KA1 1LN
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