Trainee Bus Driver - Kilmarnock

120 Stagecoach (Scotland) Limited; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training & PCV licence

Earn while you learn

Company pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Free bus travel for you and 1 person

Generous holidays & additional perks

Job security with a leading UKoperator

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Stagecoach in Kilmarnock is offering a Trainee Bus Driver position with no previous experience required. You will receive fully paid training and a PCV licence, while earning a wage and benefiting from a company pension and generous holidays. Expect progression opportunities and the chance to travel the UK as part of a leading operator.

Starting salary is £30,622 per year, with overtime available. You’ll join a supportive team focused on safe driving and excellent customer service for your local

Qualifications

• Age 18+ requirement.
• 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

Driving experience

Customer service

Right to work in the UK

Eagerness to learn

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 experienceFriendly, reliable and eager to learn
• Right to work in the UK (DVLA requirement: 183+ days presence)

Location: Kilmarnock Bus Station Green Street Kilmarnock KA1 1LN

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