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Coach Driver – Europe 2018

More destinations, More trips, More choice.

What are you going to do:

With 300+ trips to suit any type of explorer, a trip with Contiki is unlike anything you've ever experienced before. Yes, we're calling it early!

Let’s make one thing clear; an adventure with Contiki will send you home with absolutely #NOREGRETS

We’re on the hunt for adventurous types to join our team. If travelling & navigating the streets of

Europe sounds right up your alley, APPLY NOW.

As a Coach Tour/Trip Driver for Contiki you're in charge of getting our travellers safely around Europe, it's a huge responsibility, but it's a great way to meet loads of people. It's also the perfect way to work while travelling around Europe! Our Trip Drivers are the best in the business and we ensure their success by providing thorough on road training.

What we offer:

Being part of the Contiki Team isn’t all about just driving. You will get to meet hundreds of fantastic people from all over the world, helping your Trip Manager to ensure they have a holiday and experience of a lifetime. You will usually get fully involved in the running of the trip as well as take part in the excursions and activities.

This position is based in London, although you will be travelling around Europe for the vast majority of the summer season. Therefore, you don’t need to worry about having to relocate.

We may also have limited positions available to be based in Italy for the full summer season.

What we ask:

  • ​Be passionate about travel and Europe.
  • Be enthusiastic and motivated - we expect you to work hard for our Company and for our travellers.
  • Be responsible and professional at all times.
  • Have the ability to deal with all types of people - our Travellers come from all around the globe; they speak many languages and have many different expectations.
  • Enjoy a challenge - our Training Trip and the job itself will constantly present you with many different and sometimes difficult situations.
  • Work well as part of a Team - when you are on tour you will be working with your Trip Manager, On Road Cook, On Site Team Members, local suppliers and guides - you will be part of a very big picture.

In order to secure a place on a Contiki Training Trip you need to demonstrate the following:

  • Hold a UK or European Union Passport
  • Hold a clean Manual or Automatic coach licence (PCV or category D)*
  • Hold the relevant CPC qualification
  • Have good references and driving record
  • Possess excellent people skills
  • Be English speaking
  • Must work well as part of a team
  • Have a genuine desire to succeed.
  • * Need to get a coach licence? Still apply as we can offer assistance to the right candidate.

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    Extra information

    Contiki Holidays is the world leader in travel for the 18-35s. We have been providing travellers with the holiday of a lifetime for over 50 years so we can safely say that we are professionals in coach touring.

    Being a worldwide Company, covering areas such as USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South America and Asia as well as Europe, you would become an important part of an ever expanding team. In Europe alone we have in excess of 300 contracted crew who you would be working alongside.

    Our extensive training programme is second to none and is well respected within the travel industry. During the course of around 9 weeks we cover a vast amount of Europe, teaching our prospective drivers all you will need to know to operate our tours - including road safety, vehicle handling, basic maintenance, customer care, communication, route planning, organisation. The list is endless. Each year our training commences in March.

    While training, you will receive a daily allowance and once contracted to the Company a very competitive fee will be paid. You are now on your way to providing travellers with that holiday of a lifetime.

    Status
    Closed
    Education Level
    College, Secondary School, University, Other
    Location
    Nationwide
    Type of Contract
    Full Time Jobs, Temporary Full Time
    Profession type
    Logistics jobs
    Full UK/EU driving license preferred
    Yes
    Car Preferred
    No
    Must be eligible to work in the EU
    No
    Cover Letter Required
    No
    Languages
    English

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