Trainee Bus Driver – Ayr

Urgent

Job Description

Salary

£588.90 weekly or £30,622.80 annually. (pro rata for part time hours) potential to earn more in overtime.

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)

Inclusive Employment

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.

Location

Stagecoach Ayr Depot, Waggon Road, Ayr KA8 8BB

Location