Job Description

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