Trainee Bus Driver - Kilmarnock

Stagecoach Group Limited; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

PCV licence support

Company pension

Free bus travel

Generous holidays

Job summary

Stagecoach Group Limited in Kilmarnock is seeking a Trainee Bus Driver with no prior experience. You’ll start with fully paid training and work towards a PCV licence while earning. You’ll join a community-minded team delivering reliable bus services and great customer care.

As you train, you’ll progress with staged pay increases and wide career opportunities at a leading UK operator, supported by a strong pension and benefits package.

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: 183+ days presence).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Age 18+

Friendly & eager to learn

Reliable & customer-focused

Job description

Salary

Starting from £30,622 annually.

Trainee Bus Driver – No Experience Needed!

Location: Kilmarnock

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 per year (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)

Benefit Stagecoach Kilmarnock 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:

Kilmarnock Bus Station Green Street Kilmarnock KA1 1LN