Various start dates available from January 2025.
Ember is the UK's first fully-electric, zero-emission coach company. We launched in October 2020 and are now running multiple routes across Scotland, with more hubs and routes coming soon.
We're looking for the very best and most eager drivers across Scotland to join the Ember team. Whether you have a passion for electric vehicles or simply for great customer service, we'd love to hear from you. You would be joining the established driving team in Dundee and it's really important to us that we find people who are truly motivated to be a key part of a company that is proving that things can be done differently.
We're a fast growing company with a track record of success, so this is an exciting time to join the future of public transport!
Responsibilities
As a driver, you're on the front-line. Not only will you be responsible for keeping the coach moving, you'll be the main point of contact for customers if they have any issues or need help.
You should enjoy working with people and take pride in doing what it takes to deliver a great experience (as well as driving of course). That might mean helping someone with their bags, keeping the coach spick and span or making an effort to say a cheery 'hello' when people board.
We've built lots of new technology to help ensure customers get the best experience possible. That means you'll need to be open to learning new systems and using them in the correct way.
As a small business, we put a lot of trust into our drivers. We expect you to take pride in the work that you do and this will involve light cleaning duties throughout the day to keep our coaches in top condition. We are also evolving fast, so love people that want to give input into how we can do things better and who do this in a thoughtful, constructive way.
Benefits
£16.50 per hour starting rate.
£17.30 per hour after one year - we reward those who want to make a long term career.
£17.90 per hour if you become an Ember Ambassador - those who really live our values and give the best passenger experience.
Relief contracts are also available - £18.49 per hour (£16.50 base rate plus additional pay in lieu of holiday)
Overtime rates starting at £19.80 per hour.
Free CPC renewal for full time and part time drivers
28 days paid annual holiday pro rata
Flexible annual leave - request your own holiday dates rather than being assigned them
Up to 10 days unpaid annual leave pro rata
20 days paid leave for sickness, jury duty, parental or other unplanned leave pro rata
Established progression paths at a fast-growing company
Referral scheme - get paid for referring other top drivers to us
Friendly culture
You'll be driving a state-of-the-art electric coach
You’ll contribute to a hugely positive environmental impact, with every journey reducing emissions and traffic
Hours
We're running a 24/7 service, seven days per week, and we're looking for specialist drivers wanting to work night shifts starting between 6pm and 11pm. The benefit of working these night shifts is that this can often mean working a 4 day week of 10 hour shifts and we'll give you five weeks’ notice of what the rota looks like so you have plenty of time to plan. We also frequently have overtime opportunities available at shorter notice.
Next Steps
Get in touch if you think you might be the right fit or learn more about Ember at www.ember.to
Requirements
You will need to meet these basic requirements:
Full PCV licence: Category D as a minimum
Up to date CPC and a digital tachograph card (or able to get both quickly)
Able to demonstrate high-quality driving, including smooth braking and a commitment to safety