Intercity Bus and Coach Driver

Overview

Ember – UK's first fully‑electric, zero‑emission coach company – is looking for professional drivers across Scotland to join our growing team in Thurso. Various start dates are available from mid‑April 2025.

• Drive the coach safely and efficiently, ensuring on‑time arrivals.
• Serve as the main point of contact for passengers, handling any issues or requests.
• Maintain the coach’s cleanliness and appearance during each trip.
• Use Ember’s new technology to enhance the customer experience.
• Apply safety and regulatory standards, demonstrating smooth braking and safe driving.
• Provide input on improvements in a constructive manner.

Ember operates a 24/7, seven‑day service across Scotland; drivers must be able to rotate through a variety of shifts. Overtime opportunities are often available on short notice. We provide five weeks’ notice of the rota.

• £15.00 per hour starting rate with a guaranteed 40 hours per week (£31,200 pa); overtime on top.
• £15.80 per hour after one year (£32,864 pa).
• £16.40 per hour as an Ember Ambassador (£34,112 pa).
• Relief contracts – £16.81 per hour (£15.00 base + holiday in lieu).
• Overtime rates starting at £18.00 per hour.
• Free CPC renewal for full‑time and part‑time drivers.
• 28 days paid annual holiday pro rata.
• Flexible annual leave; choose your dates.
• Up to 10 days unpaid annual leave pro rata.
• 20 days paid leave for sickness, jury duty, parental or other unplanned leave pro rata.
• Career progression pathways.
• Referral scheme: receive payment for referring top drivers.
• Friendly culture.
• State‑of‑the‑art electric coach.
• Positive environmental impact; each journey reduces emissions.

• Full PCV licence:
  Category D minimum.
• Up‑to‑date CPC and a digital tachograph card (or ability to obtain both quickly).
• Demonstrate high‑quality driving (smooth braking, safety commitment).
• Flexibility to work early, late or night shifts on any day of the week.

Get in touch if you feel ready to join where you can make a real difference in public transport. Learn more er.to.

Entry level

Full‑time

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