HAGGiS Adventures and Highland Explorer Tours (part of Radical Travel Group) are on the hunt for new Driver Guides who are enthusiastic and energetic, with a passion for Scotland. As far as jobs go, yours will be pretty awesome. Our Driver-Guides love Scotland to the max. Scotland’s scenery speaks for itself, but these legends take our passengers’ experience to the next level. We train our guides to be the best. We are looking for people who will be passionate about showing-off our epic wee country to visitors. Imagine your office being an ever-changing scenic environment; from forest to beach, Highlands to Islands. You could say it’s ‘living the dream’.
* Immediate full-time/permanent starts are available (minimum 40 hours / week).
* FULL PCV training can be provided, but you'll need a valid UK licence and passport for this position.
* Contracts available - full-time, part-time, ad-hoc, flexible, hybrid roles.
* Schedules vary - 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts. Combination of day shifts, holidays, and weekends.
Role Overview
* Represent the company delivering all aspects of our tour programme to domestic and international customers. This includes public speaking and delivery of information in an entertaining and engaging manner.
* Tours vary from one day to eight days so nights away from home will be required.
* You should have a passion for Scotland, be able to deliver excellent customer service and have an outgoing and welcoming personality.
* A full time, permanent contract but part-time or flexible patterns may be available.
* A salary £28,290 to £32,000 (dependent on experience) plus benefits per annum.
* Supplemental pay types e.g. bonus scheme, commission pay, tips.
* Average of 40 hours per week.
* Work pattern Monday to Sunday. Hours generally between 6.00am and 9.30pm. Monthly rota in advance.
* 28 days paid holidays per annum, plus and additional day for each year worked (maximum of 5 days)
* Fully supported throughout recruitment and training
* Extended winter leave option
* Discounted or free staff and family tours (dependent on availability)
* Discounted world wide travel/tours
* Two paid charity volunteering days per annum
* Flexible/Hybrid working options where appropriate
* Cross company/department working opportunities
* Staff conference/Social & parties
* Long service reward
* Employee assistance programme
* Free flu jabs
* Assistance with eye test costs
* Assistance payment for expecting parents
Company Overview
Our tours are where*strangers become friends,* all united under the same clan, on a mission to have epic experiences in Scotland.
As “Green Tourism” Gold award winners we have been recognised for the efforts we make to ensure that the environment and communities we visit remain for generations to come. HAGGiS Adventures and Highland Explorer Tours have developed a four-point Climate Action Plan, committing us to science-based net zero targets to address climate change.
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