Voel Coaches is well-established family-owned operator in North Wales offering executive and local coach travel to the community. We are seeking to appoint an experienced coach drivers for a range of duties from local groups to European tours.
Duties will include;
* Conduct routine daily checks on assigned vehicle using our driver app reporting system and report any defects to our maintenance team.
* Maintain detail records of your work duties as required by the Department of Transport.
* Build good relationships with all groups to promote Voel Coaches travel.
* Consider the safety and comfort of passengers.
* Take pride in the cleanliness and presentation of vehicles assigned to you.
* Work with our tours team to support the development of exceptional itineraries.
The successful candidate will have;
Essential:
* Friendly and professional attitude with good communication skills.
* Hold a full UK driving licence with PSV entitlement.
* An excellent driving record regarding points and accidents (references would be used).
* A valid CPC for coach driving plus valid Tacho card.
* General local geographic knowledge with ambition to visit new destinations.
* Good knowledge of legislation relating to coach driving as set out in the EU driving regulations.
* Ability to pass a DBS background check to work if required by the company.
Desirable:
* Coach driving experience in tour coaches or a variety of PSV vehicles.
* Continental driving experience with an understanding of port authority procedures.
* Other experiences in the tourism and leisure industry, with school groups or customer services.
Other benefits
* Weekly pay with over-time available.
* Funding of CPC training.
* Uniform and workwear provided.
* Employee discount on coach travel.
* Cycle to work scheme.
Typical schedule:
Working 5/6 days a week based on business requirements and legal rest periods. Examples of duties might include;
* Monday-Friday 5 day UK Tours with a rest day on tour.
* Friday-Sunday 3 day UK tours and city breaks.
* Day trips 7am-7pm daily including weekends.
* Private hire bookings daily including weekends.
* Monday-Friday (7am-9am and 2.30pm-6pm) School contracts in Denbighshire, Flintshire and Conwy.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.40 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
* Free or subsidised travel
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Rhyl LL18: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
* coach driving: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* PSV licence and CPC (required)
Location:
* Rhyl LL18 (preferred)
Work Location: In person