Trainee Bus Driver - Ardrossan

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free bus travel

Company pension

Paid training

Career progression

Job summary

Stagecoach Ardrossan Depot in Ardrossan is offering a Trainee Bus Driver role with fully paid training and a clear route to obtaining a PCV licence. You will be paid to train and drive while delivering friendly, reliable service to the community.

You must be 18+, hold a UK driving licence (6 points max) and have no prior driving experience required. Join a major UK operator and enjoy benefits including free travel, pension and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Age 18+ and right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence (max 6 points).
• Minimum 1 year driving experience.
• Friendly, reliable and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Drive safely and confidently to meet timetable and safety standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service to passengers.
• Support your local community and colleagues in operations.
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive team.

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

## Trainee Bus Driver - ArdrossanApplylocations: Ardrossantime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR13158**Salary**£15.10 per hour**Trainee Bus Driver – No Experience Needed!** **Location: Ardrossan** **Start your new career with Stagecoach – get paid to train and drive!** **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 & 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)**Benefit Stagecoach Ardrossan****Starting Pay £15.10 rising to £15.50****Paid Training ** Fully paid + licence**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 ** Starting rate £13.45**Paid 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