Stagecoach Group Limited
Qualified Bus Driver - Kilmarnock - ***£2500 SIGN ON BONUS***
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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
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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)
How We Compare
| Criteria | Stagecoach Kilmarnock | Typical Local Operators |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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
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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.
Location: Kilmarnock Bus Station, Green Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 1LN
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