Alfa Leisureplex Group has an opportunity for Flexible or Part Time Tour Drivers working out of the North West to join the Alfa Coaches team. You will cover driver absence and holidays and will receive a pro rate salary of £32,025 for tour days worked.
Additionally, you may have the opportunity to cover single day duties which could be a feeder service or an excursion. The day rate will provide a minimum guarantee of £94.26 for up to 6 hours worked. Hours worked above 6 hours (less 1 hour lunch) will be paid at the hourly rate of £15.71.
The Flexible Relief Tour Driver Role:
We are looking for drivers who are looking for part time work; this could be planned in advance or short notice as required, to cover feeders, excursions or sometimes taking out full tours for the week. This role would ideally suit professional drivers who are looking for a better work life balance or to earn some extra money in semi-retirement. We are open to discuss all options, so whatever your circumstances please get in touch.
You will be passionate about providing a great experience for our valued customers who have chosen to holiday with Alfa Travel. This role is not only about safe driving but also providing our customers with a friendly, helpful and fun experience; whether this is spending a week with them whilst out in resort or simply feeding them into one our interchanges, to take them too or from their holiday.
Our ideal Coach Tour Driver:
* Previous experience of operating Coach Tours would be an advantage, but if it is something you are interested in, have the correct licence and are keen to learn then please do get in touch.
* Customer service comes naturally as you will be representing the Alfa Travel brand throughout the holiday.
* You will be a safe and efficient driver, comfortable with the use of technology and a maximum of 3 points on your licence.
* Comfortable with spending periods of time away from home; this is very much a lifestyle choice and you will be away on tour with limited time back at home.
Benefits of being an employee owner:
* Bi-annual tax-free dividend due to our employee-owned status (circa £1,500 in 2024)
* Funding for any relevant training courses to aid your development
* Job Security – our employee-owned status provides better job security, as we can't be sold to another company
* Dependent on legal breaks you may also get the opportunity to earn additional money by covering optional excursions.
* Annual CPC training
* Full uniform provided
* Free accommodation and meals whilst out on tour
* Employee assistance programme – Health Assured
* Provision to take partners on tour up to three times per year for no charge
* Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
* Discount scheme for our employees and their families/friends on both coach tours and hotel stays
* Build your pension – we have a pension scheme in place that the Company contributes towards
Benefits of becoming our Coach Tour Driver:
* Bi-annual tax-free dividend due to our employee-owned status (circa £1,500 in 2024)
* Flexibility of working patters
* Job Security – our employee-owned status provides better job security, as we can't be sold to another company
* Dependent on legal breaks you may also get the opportunity to earn additional money by covering optional excursions.
* Annual CPC training
* Full uniform provided
* Free accommodation and meals whilst out on tour
* Employee assistance programme – Health Assured
* Provision to take partners on tour up to three times per year for no charge
* Discount scheme for our employees and their families/friends on both coach tours and hotel stays
* Build your pension – we have a pension scheme in place that the Company contributes towards
The Alfa Leisureplex Group is one of the UK’s most highly respected coach holiday and hotel companies with a consolidated turnover of over £70 million per year. We are the UK’s only employee-owned Travel Group and our brands include Leisureplex Hotels and Alfa Travel. Our mission is to provide high quality memorable holidays for our guests.
Leisureplex Hotels own and operate 24 hotels in the UK’s most popular seaside locations. We have a combined bed stock of over 2,000 rooms and achieve strong all year-round occupancies due to our sister brands Alfa Travel, plus our links to other coach operators and group organisers.
You would be joining the group during an exciting period as we continue to see significant growth in the number of customers choosing to holiday with us each year. As an employee-owned business with almost 1,000 employee owners, we see our people as our most valuable asset in growing our business and continuing to provide a high-quality service to our customers.
If you feel you are friendly, positive and passionate and have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this Flexible or Part Time Tour Driver role,