Trainee Bus Driver - Ayr

Stagecoach Group; Ayr; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Free bus travel

Company pension

Enhanced sick pay

Career progression

Generous holidays

Job security

Job summary

Stagecoach Group is recruiting for a Trainee Bus Driver in Ayr. You’ll start with fully paid training and PCV licence, earning while you learn. Location Ayr, with a clear path to progression and a pension plan as you join a leading UK operator.

You’ll drive safely, deliver excellent customer service, and support the community from day one, joining an inclusive team that values growth and reliability.

Qualifications

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

Communication

Job description

Salary £588.90 weekly or £30,622.80 annually. (pro rata for part time hours) potential to earn more in overtime. Trainee Bus Driver – No Experience Needed! Location: Ayr 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 per year (pro rata for part-time) Overtime available to boost earnings

• 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 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

Location: Stagecoach Ayr Depot Waggon Road Ayr KA8 8BB

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.

Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK's #1 bus company. 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.