The Expat Explore Transport Team is responsible for providing Transport Services across all tours throughout Europe and across the world.

Expat Explore Travel aims to Make Travel Possible across the globe through group tours for travellers seeking a great value experience. We design guided tours to destinations such as Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States & Canada, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and South America at affordable prices.

Two friends, Carl & Jakes, started the company through a shared passion for exploring. They have conducted group tour travel adventures since 2005 with the goal of providing fun, affordable, convenient and once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences. Since then, Expat Explore has expanded into TourAxis, the parent company, and has added Group Tour Shop to our brand portfolio. More exciting travel brands are still to come!

Expat Explore, together with Group Tour Shop, welcomes 20,000+ travellers from all over the world each year. Whether you’re a solo traveller or travelling with family, a partner or friends - group coach travel is the way to go!

We need YOUR help to continue delivering life-enriching moments to travellers in 2024!

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate driver to join our award winning team in the role of Tour Driver in Europe for the Summer Season commencing in Spring 2024.

You will be part of a team of two, joining an experienced and knowledgeable Tour Leader in delivering on-the-road experience to our many guests.

Responsibilities include:

• Driving one of our Tour Coaches across Europe for an extended period of time. We have tours ranging from 7-26 days in duration. Therefore, you must be able to commit to being on the road for much of the Summer Season.
• Planning and communicating effectively and efficiently with your Tour Leader and the wider Operations & Transport Team who will be there to support you along the way.
• Cleaning of the vehicle regularly to high standards and completing basic coach maintenance procedures and inspections.
• Navigating between and throughout the destinations we visit in conjunction with the Tour Leader to successfully deliver the Tour Plan.
• Being part of the group experience as a whole by attending tour activities and getting to know passengers on board.

This is the role for you if:

You have a genuine interest in travelling across Europe, sharing the experience of the unique foods, sites, customs and experiences along the way.

You always prioritise the safety of their passengers above all. You are organised, yet flexible in your approach, whilst being able to solve problems in a creative manner proactively.

You are professional in your actions at all times regardless of the situation at hand, whilst always considering the bigger picture and experience of our guests.

Requirements:

• Valid UK or EU passport
• Current UK or EU Driving Licence (Class D manual), Driver Card, and CPC
• Ability to be away from home for much of the Summer Season
• High level of English, both spoken and written

Remuneration & Training

Our remuneration is offered to you on a contractual basis with a day rate of pay, an earnable incentive, commissions and a recommended tipping policy.

Our training program will require a commitment from you for the duration of several weeks in March and April.

This will be discussed in more detail with candidates who are successful in proceeding to the interview stage in October & November of this year.