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Join East Coast Buses and enjoy a rewarding career where your office is the open road! Our network boasts some of the country’s most breathtaking views, from rolling hills to shimmering shorelines, picturesque towns and villages.
As an East Coast Buses driver, you can enjoy all this and more, including a competitive salary of up to £34,500*, amazing staff benefits, free travel, exclusive discounts and offers, and much more!
*after 2 years’ service
Why join
East Coast Buses
Paid Training
Earn £12.60 per hour for the first 5 weeks while you train towards your PCV Bus Licence (Cat D).
Qualified PCV Drivers will earn £15.55 per hour for the first 2 weeks during company induction.
Competitive Salary
Once qualified, earn £32,792 (£16.17 p/h), rising to £33,462 (£16.50 p/h) from April 2026, to £34,500 (£17 p/h) after 2 years, plus overtime opportunities with enhanced rates!
Travel Perks
Free travel across Edinburgh and the Lothians with a Staff Ridacard, plus heavily discounted travel for a friend or family member with a Privilege Ridacard.
Health & Wellbeing
Enrolment in the Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF) health plan at the V1 level providing affordable money back plans for you and your family, with other 35 benefits including access to a GP Advice Line and virtual doctor.
Exclusive Discounts
Staff enjoy special offers and discounts on city attractions, venues, plus access to Perkbox for money saving offers at favourite high street brands such as Argos, Odeon, River Island, Starbucks and Tesco, to name but a few.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Apply for a hire purchase agreement up to £1,000 for a new bike and equipment, with flexible repayment options.
Pension Plan
Secure your future with a comprehensive pension scheme.
Ready to join our team?
What it’s like to work here
Friendly, supportive team environment.
Opportunities for career development and further training.
Play a key role in keeping East Lothian moving every day.
“The training staff make [learning to drive a bus] enjoyable and easier. It is a rewarding feeling working towards getting your license and passing. It is a good team feeling with great support. wish I joined sooner!”
Driver, East Coast Buses
Where could you be based?
Musselburgh Garage
Mall Ave,
Musselburgh,
EH21 7DY
Dunbar Garage
Spott Road,
Dunbar,
EH42 1RS
North Berwick Garage
Tantallon Road,
North Berwick,
EH39 3NF
How to apply
Complete the form below with your details and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch!
