Intercity Bus and Coach Driver Ember

McDonald's Inverness High Street; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,000 sign on bonus after six months

Overtime rates from £18.60 per hour

28 days paid annual leave pro rata

Free CPC renewal for full time andPart

Job summary

Ember Inverness is seeking professional intercity bus and coach drivers to join the Inverness team. You will drive fully electric coaches on intercity routes across Scotland, delivering excellent customer service and assisting travellers with enquiries while upholding safety standards.

We offer varied start dates, rotating shifts across a 24/7 operation, early/late/night shifts, and overtime opportunities. A sign-on bonus and progression paths are available for motivated drivers.

Qualifications

• Full PCV Category D licence.
• Valid CPC qualification.
• Digital tachograph card or ability to obtain one.
• Commitment to safe and professional driving.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work across flexible shifts.
• A positive and solution-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Drive Ember's fully electric coaches on intercity routes across Scotland.
• Provide a professional and welcoming passenger experience.
• Assist customers with enquiries and travel support.
• Maintain high safety and driving performance standards.
• Operate onboard technology and systems.
• Keep vehicles clean and well presented throughout the day.
• Support the wider team to keep services running smoothly.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Safety-conscious

Education

PCV Category D licence

CPC qualification

Tools

Digital tachograph card

Job description

Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available

Ember is looking for professional Intercity Bus and Coach Drivers to join its growing Inverness team.
This role would suit experienced PCV drivers who enjoy delivering excellent customer service while helping shape the future of zero emission public transport.

The Role

• Driving Ember's fully electric coaches on intercity routes across Scotland.
• Providing a professional and welcoming experience for passengers.
• Assisting customers with enquiries and travel support.
• Maintaining high standards of safety and driving performance.
• Using onboard technology and operating systems.
• Helping keep vehicles clean and well presented throughout the day.
• Supporting the wider team to ensure services run smoothly.

Working Pattern

• Various start dates available.
• Rotating shifts across a 24 hour, seven day operation.
• Early, late and night shifts required.
• Five weeks' notice of rotas provided where possible.
• Overtime opportunities available.

What We Are Looking For

• A full PCV Category D licence.
• A valid CPC qualification.
• A digital tachograph card or the ability to obtain one quickly.
• A commitment to safe and professional driving.
• Strong customer service skills.
• The ability to work flexibly across a range of shifts.
• A positive and solution focused attitude.

What Is On Offer

• £15.50 per hour starting rate.
• £16.30 per hour after one year.
• £16.90 per hour for Ember Ambassadors.
• £1,000 sign on bonus after six months.
• Overtime rates from £18.60 per hour.
• Free CPC renewal for full time and part time drivers.
• 28 days paid annual leave pro rata.
• Additional unpaid leave options.
• Paid leave for sickness, jury duty and parental leave.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• The opportunity to drive state of the art electric coaches.