Qualified Bus Driver - Ayr - *£2500 SIGN ON BONUS*

Stagecoach Group Limited; Ayr; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Free bus travel

Holidays & additional perks

Job security

Career progression

Job summary

Stagecoach Ayr is seeking a Qualified Bus Driver in Ayr to join our team. You’ll drive safely and deliver excellent customer service, keeping communities moving and ensuring a reliable service.

We’ll provide training from day one and offer pension, sick pay, free travel for you and a named person, generous holidays, and clear career progression. Starting pay starts at £15.10 per hour and increases over time, with overtime opportunities to boost earnings.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (max 6 points).
• Minimum 1 year driving experience.
• Age 18+.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Driving experience

UK driving licence

Age 18+

Job description

Salary

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

Qualified Bus Driver

Location: Ayr

Start your new career with Stagecoach

Pay

• £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

• 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) ]

  Benefit Stagecoach Ayr 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

  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:

  Stagecoach Ayr Depot Waggon Road Ayr KA8 8BB