East Lothian campervan-conversion firm buys vehicle for employees to use for free

Jerba Campervans has picked up the keys to a VW T6.1 model, which employees have converted for themselves within the factory. Staff will now be able to book the campervan, which it says would normally cost around £1,000 per week to rent, for personal trips or holidays.

The firm added that with no limitations in mileage for journeys around the UK, the campervan comes with the added benefit of high-end fittings such as an integrated hob, fridge, sink and storage space, while crockery and camper chairs have also been provided. It comes after it earlier this year sold one of its vehicles to the founder of fellow employee-owned firm Richer Sounds for the hifi firm’s staff to use.

Simon Poole, co-founder of Jerba Campervans, who also earlier this year said he was moving into a chairman role at the firm, said: “It is something we have been considering for a while, and we have certainly been inspired by other employee-owned businesses which also offer their staff unique and creative perks.

'Everyone is really excited to use the campervan and it’s getting booked out quickly,' say the firm. Picture: contributed.

“Everyone is really excited to use the campervan and it’s getting booked out quickly. Rob, our youngest member of the team and not yet old enough to drive the van, has already booked to use it as soon as he turns 21.

“We wanted to give something back to the people that help this business flourish, and we thought there would be nothing better for the staff than to have their very own campervan.”