Daimler Buses UK Ltd reinforces its dedication to an eMobility-driven future and the workforce which will deliver it. With funding from parent company Daimler Truck AG, Daimler Buses UK Ltd is well underway investing in its electromobility infrastructure at its Coventry-based premises as well as increasing the number of employment opportunities for the new generation.

2023 represents a record year for apprenticeship recruitment with the creation of its eighth new position – accounting for around 10% of the business’ headcount. Starting at a level three qualification, with some offering progression to level four, each apprenticeship presents a valuable learning opportunity for knowledge-sharing and professional experience – backed by academic and well-being support from a range of external specialist training providers and the Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Academy.

The apprenticeship positions cater to a broad range of skillsets and support the shift towards zero-emission transport solutions with administrative, technical and practical work across a variety of departments including Human Resources, Sales Support, Finance and Workshop.

Another strategic decision for the business, last year saw the completion of a state-of-the-art eMobility Centre. Showcasing the latest in on-site battery repair and maintenance solutions for its electric bus offering, the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro, the Centre, installed at the Daimler Buses UK Ltd Coventry premises presents new learning and skill-sharing opportunities for its employees, apprentices, service partners and customers – the eMobility Centre plays host to practical and theoretical training as well as exclusive customer presentation events.

Jens Heinemann, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Daimler Buses UK Ltd comments “2023 continues to represent a pivotal year for our business; both in terms of strategic operations and personnel. We have invested heavily in technologically advanced equipment to support our complete eMobility package and of course, we need to invest in our staff. As a forward-looking business, we see our future, the future of eMobility and future of our knowledge-base, firmly in the city of Coventry”.

Daimler Buses UK Ltd announces the delivery of Mercedes-Benz eCitaro all-electric buses starting Spring 2024. Longstanding Mercedes-Benz customer, Bristol Airport confirms an order for two eCitaro buses for use on airport transfers as part of the site-wide plan to reduce its carbon footprint.

Going all-electric for its bus fleet in Harrogate, Transdev Blazefield, under its The Harrogate Bus Company brand, place an order for twenty Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses utilising the government-backed scheme ‘ZEBRA’ – Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas funding.

Both orders follow extensive trials of a Mercedes-Benz eCitaro demonstration vehicle with the bus returning once more to Transdev Blazefield for further analysis on additional routes in the Yorkshire region.