Trainee Bus Driver – Hourly

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Trainee Bus Driver – HourlyApplylocations: Ardrossantime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR12889 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 communitiesStagecoach 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 Start Your Career With StagecoachWelcome to Stagecoach, the UK’s bus company.If you’re ready to join our team, simply fill out an application via a PC or mobile device, and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch to inform you of next steps.