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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!\nApply today and start driving your future forward with Stagecoach!\nThis 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.\n*Terms and conditions apply. Bonus payments are subject to eligibility criteria and completion of qualifying service periods.\nPay & Progression\n£15.10 per hour from 15th June 2026\n£15.25 per hour from 26th October 2026\n£15.50 per hour from 25th January 2027\nEquivalent to £588.90 per week / £30,622.80 rising to £604.50 per week / £31,434 per year by early 2027! 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