Ember
Intercity Bus and Coach Driver - Edinburgh
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Ember – Electric Coach Driver (Edinburgh)
Ember is the UK’s first fully-electric, zero-emission coach company. We launched in October 2020 and now operate multiple routes across Scotland, including Dundee to Glasgow, Aberdeen to Edinburgh, and key connections to cities like Edinburgh. We’re exciting to expand across Scotland in 2025, adding routes to Inverness, Thurso, Oban, and soon Livingston.
We’re seeking motivated and enthusiastic drivers to join our pioneering team—whether you’ve a passion for electric vehicles or fantastic customer service. As we build our Edinburgh hub to support growing connections into the city, we’re looking for driven individuals eager to evolve with a company proving transport can be done differently.
Join us for an exciting time in public transport history!
## Responsibilities
Your role in our Edinburgh Driver team will be fast-paced and varied:
- Daily operational support: Run Intercity routes across Scotland, assist with critical leg back-to-back journeys in Edinburgh city centre, and support availability tasks.
- Customer service: Act as the first point of contact for passengers, prioritising communication and problem-solving during outages or delays.
- Operational excellence: Work closely with our Operations team to ensure a seamless customer experience, thinking ahead when conditions are busy.
- Representation of Ember’s values: Embrace proactive passenger support—whether lifting luggage, maintaining cleanliness, or offering a friendly greeting throughout journeys.
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You’ll operate new technology designed to improve journeys, so openness to training and adaptability is essential.
Through our culture of trust, you’ll also assist with light daily vehicle maintenance (seat cleaning, touch-up tasks) while offering ideas to continuously improve our operation.
## Benefits*
Starting pay effective April 2026:
- £16.50/hour (basic rate)
- £17.30/hour after one year commitment
- £17.90/hour for Ember Ambassadors (acceptable when embodying our values and delivering outstanding service)
Specialised contracts:
- Relief: £18.48/hour (base rate + 2 days paid leave in lieu)
- Overtime: Starting at £19.80/hour
Employee Support & Development:
- Free PCV CPC renewal for eligible drivers
- 28 days annual leave (10 days unpaid, 20 paid additional)
- Flexible leave and approval of your own scheduling
- Evolutionary career paths in a fast-growing company
- Refer a driver: Receive payments for bringing new talent onboard
Cultural & Impact Benefits:
- Drive a cutting-edge, electric coach
- Join a friendly, welcoming team
- Be part of a movement that delivers zero emissions and reduces congestion.
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Currently, scratch rates start from £15.00/hour (apur future surges reflect a 3.2% improvement).
## Working Arrangements
- Shift Rotation:
We operate 24/7, seven days a week with pay programmed shifts and overtime opportunities.
- Drivers receive 5 weeks’ notice for route schedules to ensure adequate planning.
- Shift Flexibility: Prepared to drive early, late or night shifts across the week. We aim to balance sociability by applying notice and cp.
## How to Apply
We’d love to hear from you:
## Requirements
To start your journey with Ember, you’ll need:
- A full PCV licence (Category D) minimum
- Current CPC qualification (or ability to fast-track) and a **operational tachograph chip
- Clean driving record:
- Smooth, hazard-aware braking
- Demonstrated commitment to road safety
- Experience handling intercity scheduling
- Flexibility: Willingness to work nights, weekends, and evenings. We coordinate shifts in advance to provide reasonable rest.
*Benefits subject to contractor type and operating hours. Rated tailored for compliance in Scotland.
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