Qualified Bus Driver £2.5K JOINING BONUS*

Stagecoach Group; Ardrossan; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

Company pension

Free bus travel for you and 1 guest

Generous holidays

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Stagecoach Ardrossan Depot is seeking a qualified bus driver with a full PCV licence and CPC. Earn a £2,500 joining bonus and start at £15.10 per hour, with progressions to £15.50 per hour by early 2027. Overtime available, paid training, and a company pension are offered.

You will drive safely and provide excellent customer service while supporting your local community as part of a friendly, inclusive team at Stagecoach Ardrossan Depot.

Qualifications

• Must have full UK Cat D licence with CPC
• Minimum 1 year PCV driving experience
• Right to work in the UK (DVLA)

Responsibilities

• Drive safely and confidently
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Support your local community
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive team

Skills

Full UK Cat D driving licence

CPC qualification

PCV driving experience

Right to work in UK

Job description

**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?**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