Qualified Bus Driver - Ardrossan **£2.5K SIGN UP BONUS!!!**

Salary

£14 per hour

Earn £500 of Your £2,500 Joining Bonus After Just 4 Weeks with Stagecoach!

Join Stagecoach as a qualified bus driver and 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, especially with that extra boost to kick start 2026!

If you’re a skilled driver looking for a rewarding career with great benefits, long-term opportunities and a supportive team, we’d love to have you on board.

Apply today and start driving your future forward with Stagecoach!

Terms and conditions apply. Bonus payments are subject to eligibility criteria and completion of qualifying service periods.

• £2500 signing on bonus (subject to terms and conditions)
• Your new career starts here at Stagecoach, working for one of the UK’s leading operators
• Opportunities for progression with ongoing training
• Access to a modern and sustainable fleet with a supportive team & network
• Based at our Ardrossan depot
• Pay rate of £14.00 per hour, rising to £14.50 in February 2026
• Annual earnings of £28,392 based on a 39-hour contract with overtime available too.
• Shift patterns of early, middles and late. 5 Days over 7.

Looking for a job with real purpose? A career that moves you forward?

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.

At Stagecoach, we don’t just offer jobs; we offer careers. Our drivers are the heartbeat of our communities, connecting people to work, school, friends, and family. And now, we’re looking for more experienced, friendly and safety-conscious people to join our team at our Ardrossan depot.

We value your experience as a Qualified Driver and can offer a truly supportive environment where you can grow! Join us and hit the road with confidence.

All we ask is for a positive attitude, commitment to excellent customer service and a passion for making a difference in people’s daily lives.

Our working environment

We offer a welcoming and inclusive work environment across Stagecoach, where colleagues support each other, and managers are committed to creating great places to work. We also have a wide range of employee networks to ensure everyone feels valued and included, along with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your and your family’s health and wellbeing.

Our Ardrossan depot

At our Ardrossan depot, we operate a fleet of 35 buses covering the areas of East, North, and South Ayrshire as well as into Glasgow, with a team of 90 drivers.

This isn’t just about driving a bus—it’s about making a difference every day. You’ll be a friendly face in someone’s day, offering a warm welcome, answering questions, and helping people feel safe and supported on their journey. Ready to get behind the wheel? Let’s go!

Why choose Stagecoach?

• Ongoing training with CPC renewal costs covered
• Competitive hourly rates, plus opportunities for overtime
• Great career opportunities growing into roles such as Inspector, Mentor, Driving Instructor, Lead Driver and various leadership and cross functional openings across the UK
• A permanent, stable career in a respected market leading organisation with a great future focussed on sustainable, clean energy vehicles
• Our benefits including pension, 25 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion and a wide range of discounts

What will you be doing?

• Driving our fantastic, modern fleet safely, smoothly and with confidence
• Making sure every single customer has a great journey
• Delivering top-notch customer service, helping people of all ages and backgrounds
• Creating a welcoming environment where customers feel respected, cared for, and looked after, especially those who rely on us most
• Working flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends

What do you need to apply?

• You must be 18 years old and hold a PCV licence
• A right to work in the UK
• A patient, safe and courteous approach to driving
• Being the face of Stagecoach, a positive, friendly attitude and a passion for delivering great customer service
• A willingness to learn and be part of a brilliant team
• Our recruitment process is simple; a short application (around 3 – 4 minutes), followed by an interview assessing your experience & behaviours

Ready to take the driver’s seat?

Click apply now to start your Stagecoach journey today. We can’t wait to welcome you on board!

Stagecoach is proud to be 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. We also live by our five values across Stagecoach; We plan for the future, We do the right thing, We are stronger together, We are down to earth and We support communities.  

£2500 Signing-On Bonus

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 and a valid CPC qualification, and is subject to meeting performance criteria.

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