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

Stagecoach Group; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

Earn while you learn

Company pension

Enhanced sick pay

Free bus travel

Generous holidays

Career progression

Job security

Job summary

Stagecoach is hiring qualified bus drivers in Kilmarnock, offering paid training and a £2,500 joining bonus. You’ll earn £15.10–£15.50 per hour, with progression and pension benefits. The role involves driving, delivering great customer service, and supporting your local community. You must be 18+, hold a UK licence, and have the right to work in the UK.

Join a leading UK operator with job security and clear progression opportunities. Training is fully paid and includes the PCV licence.

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Learning fast

Job description

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

• Starting Pay: £15.10 rising to £15.50 (compare to typical local operators starting at £13.45)
• Paid Training: Stagecoach fully paid + licence; typical operators often unpaid or partially paid
• Pay Increases Agreed: Stagecoach Guaranteed; typical operators not always structured
• Pension: Stagecoach Company scheme; typical operators assume basic sick pay
• From day one (above SSP): Stagecoach; typical operators often SSP only
• Free Travel: Stagecoach Yes; typical operators limited or none
• Overtime Opportunities: Stagecoach Available; typical operators vary
• Job Security: Stagecoach Major UK operator; typical operators vary
• Career Progression: Stagecoach Clear pathways; typical operators 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, regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.

Location: Kilmarnock Bus Station Green Street Kilmarnock KA1 1LN

Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK’s #1 bus company. Every day we help millions of passengers get to the people and places that matter to them, connecting the communities we are proud to serve. Founded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy. Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.