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Trainee Bus Driver - Ardrossan

Ardrossan

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Seniority
Entry level
Stated salary
£30,622 per year
Country
GB
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
16 Sept 2026

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the posting

Salary

£15.10 per hour

Trainee Bus Driver – No Experience Needed!

Location: Ardrossan

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 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)

Benefit Stagecoach Ardrossan

Starting Pay ✅ £15.10 rising to £15.50

Paid Training ✅ Fully paid + licence

Pay Increases Agreed ✅ Guaranteed

Pension ✅ Company scheme

Sick Pay ✅ From day one (above SSP)

Free Travel ✅ Yes

Overtime Opportunities ✅ Available

Job Security ✅ Major UK operator

Career Progression ✅ Clear pathways

Benefit Other Operators

Starting Pay ❌ Starting rate £13.45

Paid Training ❌ Often unpaid/partial

Pay Increases Agreed ❌ Not always structured

Pension ✅ Basic

Sick Pay ❌ Often SSP only

Free Travel ❌ Limited/none

Overtime Opportunities ✅ Varies

Job Security ⚠️ Varies

Career Progression ⚠️ 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

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:

Stagecoach Ardrossan Depot Harbour Road Ardrossan KA22 8BZ

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