Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking reliable and professional Taxi Drivers to join our team.

You MUST have a valid Taxi Badge issued by Torbay Council before you can start work, see bottom of advert for further details if you haven't got a badge.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent driving skills and a strong commitment to providing outstanding customer service. As a Taxi Driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting passengers to their desired destinations while ensuring a pleasant and efficient travel experience.

Duties:

Safely drive passengers to their destinations in a timely manner. Maintain a clean and well-organised vehicle, ensuring it meets all safety/ licensing standards. Communicate effectively with the company as well as passengers, providing information about routes and local attractions. Assist passengers with heavy luggage or other items as/if needed. Follow all traffic laws and regulations while driving. Maintain accurate records of trips, including mileage and passenger details. Perform routine vehicle maintenance checks to ensure the taxi is in good working condition. Handle cash and electronic payments securely.

Requirements

Valid driving licence with appropriate endorsements for taxi operation. Good time keeping skills. Strong communication skills to interact positively with passengers. Ability to perform heavy lifting when assisting passengers with luggage. Excellent knowledge of local roads and traffic patterns. A commitment to providing exceptional customer service. Ability to maintain composure under pressure and handle difficult situations professionally. Plated Vehicle: You can use your own vehicle if acceptable for plating by Torbay Council, alternatively Bay Taxi's has a fleet of vehicles and can organise a rental agreement for one of our plated vehicles, subject to availability.
If you do NOT have a Torbay issued Taxi Badge we can offer guidance however you will need to pay for the costs for this yourself. Further details on this can be found: https://www.torbay.gov.uk/business/licensing/taxis/new-drivers/

Shift Pattern includes a variety of: Mornings/ Afternoons/ Evenings/ Weekends.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 30,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Flexitime
Experience:

Driving: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) Torbay Taxi Badge (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Torbay (required)
Work Location: On the road