Private Hire Driver

Selwyns Travel Limited; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage employer

Guaranteed 40 hours per week

On-site parking

Company pension

Uniform provided

28 days holiday

Job summary

Selwyns Travel Limited is seeking a private hire driver to transport passengers on a range of journeys across the UK, including events, corporate transfers and airport runs. The role emphasizes safety, professionalism, and exceptional customer service.

The position requires flexibility for 24/7 rosters with guaranteed weekly hours and competitive pay. Company hubs are based in Runcorn, with operations across the UK.

Qualifications

• UK PCV (D) licence holder
• CPC qualification
• Digital Tachograph card required before start

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers safely on private hire journeys across the UK
• Deliver high levels of customer service and professionalism
• Adhere to road safety and compliance regulations
• Work flexibly across 24/7 rotas and events

Skills

PCV Licence

CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

The role:

You will play a key role in transporting passengers safely and efficiently on private hire journeys, including but not limited to events, corporate transfers, school trips, airport transfers, and tours covering all areas of the UK. The role requires a high level of customer service, professionalism, and adherence to road safety and compliance regulations to ensure our customers receive a high-quality service.

The role of a private hire driver at Selwyns also requires flexibility with working patterns and rotas as our private hire journeys are offered to customers spanning 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For the right candidate, we offer very competitive pay rates coupled with guaranteed weekly hours all year round.

Why choose us?

Selwyns continue to be a significant player in the UK’s coach transport sector, combining over half a century of experience with a commitment to quality and innovation. Founded in 1968, the company has grown into a prominent provider of coach services across the UK with operating hubs at Runcorn, Manchester and Milton Keynes.

At Selwyns, we recognise creating a first-class service for our customers starts by creating a first-class career for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can flourish and thrive.

Our partnership with National Express started in the late 1980s and has progressed into us becoming the second largest operator of National Express contracted services. Every year, Selwyns connects over 1 million passengers with various destinations across the country.

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Excellent rates of pay – Selwyns is an accredited ‘Living Wage Employer’ and a proud member of the ‘Living Wage Foundation’. We also currently offer the highest paying driver rates as a Coach Operator in the North West as we believe our staff should be rewarded for the important service they deliver to our customers.
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week contracts – Selwyns is also an accredited ‘Living Hours Employer’, which is also part of the ‘Living Wage Foundation’. We understand how important stability and security is, so all our full-time contracts are guaranteed to pay 40 hours per week.
• ‘National Express Driver Excellence’ Scheme – this scheme recognises and rewards drivers who continually demonstrate excellent standards of driving and customer service with bonus payments.
• ‘Refer a friend’ scheme – Introduce a ‘friend’ to our business and should they successfully pass their probation period, you will receive a £500 payment.Your friend will also receive a £500 payment!
• Drive modern vehicles which are less than 2 years old on average.
• We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at Selwyns. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it. You’ll find a range of health-promotion initiatives via our Wellbeing App and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Get access to many discounts ranging from everyday leisure activities to electrical and home purchases via ‘My Staff Shop’.
• Bridge tolls paid in full.
• Optical care vouchers – to fulfil our duty of care as an employer and safeguard the vision and health of all of our employees, the company provides optical care vouchers to employees every 2 years via Specsavers.The £40.00 voucher includes a free eye test and up to £50 towards selected glasses or a £50.00 contribution to a higher price range.
• Training and career development – our range of schemes run from comprehensive CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) for our drivers, to bite‑sized sessions for ongoing development for those who require a little extra support. We offer real opportunities for development and invest in our staff to help them progress in their career.
• 5.6 weeks holiday per year.
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Full bridge tolls paid.
• Full company uniform provided.

You must meet the following essential criteria:

• A full, UK PCV (Category D) Licence
• A valid Digital Tachograph card (not essential at application stage, but must have one prior to start on duty)
• A Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• A maximum of 6 penalty points
• No unspent criminal convictions