Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Get paid to train as a bus driver with starting pay of £15.10 per hour, rising to £15.50 per hour.
- Fully paid training and PCV licence provided.
- Requires a full UK driving licence with a minimum of 1 year's driving experience.
- Role is based in Ayr and offers job security with a leading UK operator.
About the Role
Trainee Bus Driver
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 / £30,622.80 per year (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)
Benefit Stagecoach Ayr Typical Local Operators
- Starting Pay: £15.10 rising to £15.50 (vs. £13.45)
- Paid Training: Fully paid + licence (vs. often unpaid/partial)
- Pay Increases Agreed: Guaranteed (vs. not always structured)
- Pension: Company scheme (vs. basic)
- Sick Pay: From day one (above SSP) (vs. often SSP only)
- Free Travel: Yes (vs. limited/none)
- Overtime Opportunities: Available (vs. varies)
- Job Security: Major UK operator (vs. varies)
- Career Progression: Clear pathways (vs. 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!