Qualified Bus Driver £2.5K JOINING BONUS*
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 21, 2026. Stagecoach scores B on the Alion truth index.
Salary
£15.10 per hourQualified Bus Driver £2.5k JOINING BONUS! *
Location: Ardrossan
Start your new career with Stagecoach - as a qualified bus driver, 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!
Apply today and start driving your future forward with Stagecoach!
This sign on incentive is for experienced drivers joining the company with a full PCV licence, that they have held for a minimum of 12 months, along with a valid CPC qualification.
*Terms and conditions apply. Bonus payments are subject to eligibility criteria and completion of qualifying service periods.
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
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.
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
Full UK Cat D driving licence and valid CPC (max 6 points)
Minimum 1-year PCV driving experience
Friendly and reliable
Right to work in the UK (DVLA requirement: 183+ days presence)
Benefit Stagecoach Ardrossan
Starting Pay £15.10 rising to £15.50
Training Fully paid
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 Varies
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 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:
Stagecoach Ardrossan Depot Harbour Road Ardrossan KA22 8BZ