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Trainee Bus Driver - Ardrossan

Stagecoach Group
£15.10 per hour
Ardrossan
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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Earn £15.10 per hour, rising to £15.50, with guaranteed pay increases and overtime opportunities.
  • Receive fully paid training for your PCV licence and earn while you learn.
  • Benefit from a company pension, enhanced sick pay, free bus travel, and job security.
  • Requires a full UK driving licence with a maximum of 6 points and at least 1 year of driving experience.

About the Role

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

This is equivalent to £588.90 per week / £30,622.80 rising to £604.50 per week / £31,434 per year by early 2027! (pro rata for part-time)

Overtime is 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)

Location

Stagecoach Ardrossan Depot Harbour Road Ardrossan KA22 8BZ