Qualified Bus Driver - Ardrossan **£2.5k JOINING BONUS!**
About the role
Salary
£15.10 per hour
Qualified Bus Driver £2.5k JOINING BONUS!
Location: Ardrossan
Start your new career with Stagecoach - as a qualified bus driver, 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!
Apply today and start driving your future forward with Stagecoach!
This sign on incentive is for experienced drivers joining the company with a full PCV licence, that they have held for a minimum of 12 months, along with a valid CPC qualification.
Terms and conditions apply. Bonus payments are subject to eligibility criteria and completion of qualifying service periods.
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 ✅ 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.
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
Full UK Cat D driving licence and valid CPC (max 6 points) Minimum 1-year PCV driving experience Friendly and reliable Right to work in the UK (DVLA requirement: 183+ days presence)
Benefit Stagecoach Ardrossan
Starting Pay ✅ £15.10 rising to £15.50
Training ✅ Fully paid
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 ⚠️ Varies
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?
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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