Qualified Bus Driver – Kilmarnock – £2500 SIGN ON BONUS

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Qualified Bus Driver – Kilmarnock – £2500 SIGN ON BONUS Applylocations: Kilmarnocktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR12884 Salary £33,120 annually Earn £500 of Your £2,500 Joining Bonus After Just 4 Weeks with Stagecoach! Qualified Bus Driver Location: Kilmarnock Start your new career with Stagecoach – get paid to train and drive! Join Stagecoach as a qualified bus driver and 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. 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 / £33,120 per year including uplifts (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) How We Compare Locally Benefit Stagecoach Kilmarnock Typical Local Operators Starting Pay £15.10 rising to £15.50 Starting rate £13.45 Paid Training Fully paid + licence Often unpaid/partial Pay Increases Agreed Guaranteed Not always structured Pension Company scheme Basic Sick Pay From day one (above SSP) Often SSP only Free Travel Yes Limited/none Overtime Opportunities Available Varies Job Security Major UK operator Varies Career Progression Clear pathways 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: Kilmarnock Bus Station Green Street Kilmarnock KA1 1LN