Coach Driver Kilmarnock/Glasgow *£2500 SIGN ON BONUS*

Stagecoach Group Limited; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free travel

Pension

Paid holidays

Discounts

CPC training

Career progression

Job summary

Stagecoach Group Limited in Kilmarnock is hiring qualified bus drivers to operate coach services from Glasgow. You’ll join a supportive team, enjoy a generous joining bonus and competitive pay while delivering safe, reliable journeys.

Expect ongoing CPC training, flexible shift patterns, and clear progression within a modern, sustainable fleet. A valid PCV licence, CPC entitlement and Tachograph card are required, along with the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• A valid PCV licence.
• A valid PCV CPC entitlement.
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Aged 18+ with the right to work in the UK.
• Calm, professional driving style.
• People-first attitude and team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Drive safely and confidently.
• Deliver great journeys & customer service.
• Be a friendly, trusted presence on the road.
• Work early mornings, evenings, weekends – flexibly.

Skills

PCV licence

PCV CPC entitlement

Digital Tachograph Card

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

PCV licence

CPC entitlement

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Salary

Typical annualised earnings of circa £39,500

Earn £500 of Your £2,500 Joining Bonus After Just 4 Weeks with Stagecoach!

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.

If you’re a skilled driver looking for a rewarding career with great benefits, long-term opportunities and a supportive team, we’d love to have you on board.

Terms and conditions apply. Bonus payments are subject to eligibility criteria and completion of qualifying service periods

We’re looking for skilled, friendly, and reliable drivers to join our team at the Kilmarnock Depot and operate coach services from Glasgow. You’ll play a vital role in keeping our communities connected – safely, smoothly, and with great service.

What’s in it for you:

• Ongoing 9 week location work cycle: 3x weeks in Glasgow, 3x weeks in Kilmarnock and 3x weeks in Glasgow. Including paid travel time to our Glasgow Depot.
• Competitive hourly pay – £15.10/hr in Kilmarnock & £15.75/hr in Glasgow
• Guaranteed 39 minimum hours pay in Kilmarnock and 50 hours minimum in Glasgow (plus travel), with overtime for those who want to increase their earnings
• £2500 sign on bonus with T&C’s
• Earn from £39500+ per year with overtime
• Flexible shift patterns
• Ongoing CPC training & career progression
• Free travel, pension, paid holidays & discounts
• Modern, sustainable fleet & supportive team environment

Why Stagecoach?

We don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers with purpose. Whether you’re staying behind the wheel or aiming to become an Inspector, Controller, Instructor or team leader, we’ll help you grow.

Benefit Stagecoach Kilmarnock Typical Local Operators

Starting Pay : £15.10 to £15.50 Dom £15.75 EU Starting rate £13.45

Paid Training

** Fully paid + licence Often unpaid/partial**

Pay Increases Agreed

** 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

What you’ll do:

• Drive safely and confidently
• Deliver great journeys & customer service
• Be a friendly, trusted presence on the road
• Work early mornings, evenings, weekends – flexibly

What you’ll need:

• A valid PCV licence
• A valid PCV CPC entitlement
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Aged 18+ with the right to work in the UK
• A calm, professional driving style
• A people-first attitude and team spirit

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. We also live by our five values across Stagecoach; We plan for the future, We do the right thing, We are stronger together, We are down to earth and 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.

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…

Location

Kilmarnock Bus Station Green Street Kilmarnock KA1 1LN