Coach Driver

Ritchies Transport; Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading passenger transport company in Christchurch is seeking confident Coach Drivers to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Class 4 license and strong communication skills. This role offers a minimum of 40 hours per week, meal and overnight allowances, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment. You will play a crucial role in the tourism industry while showcasing the beautiful region of Auckland to locals and visitors alike.

Benefits

Minimum of 40 hours per week of work

Meal and overnight allowances

Uniform provided

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Class 4 license is essential for the role.
• You should be able to communicate with various people.
• You must be prepared to work weekends and away from home.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coach driving services throughout the region.
• Provide commentary and maintain excellent customer service.
• Ensure the safety and comfort of passengers.

Skills

Great communicator and capable of delivering commentary

Physically capable of lifting up to 20kgs

NZ Class 4 license (minimum)

P endorsement

Can operate manual transmission

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity;

We’re on the hunt for confident Coach Drivers to join our team based in Christchurch! We’re expanding our team and looking for people to cover all driving roles at our depot (Coach, Intercity, Urban, Schools etc). We’re interested in having you on board if you have a Class 4 license (minimum) and great communication skills. You’d be an integral part of your community, and the tourism industry too!

Pay for this role depends on what service you're on—however you could be earning up to $32p/h!

About Ritchies

Ritchies is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading passenger transport companies with a team of more than 2,000 people providing coach and charter services right across the country. We partner with regional councils and schools to supply public transport services as well as offering a range of bus and coach hire services to businesses and the general public. You would be joining us at an exciting time in Ritchies’ history as we gear up to decarbonise our fleet and move to a more sustainable public transport model.

About You

You’re looking for a change, you want to work for a company that values your skills and work ethic and you’re ready to make the move!

You love living and working in Auckland and can showcase the gorgeous region to Kiwi’s and visitors alike. You are prepared to work weekends and be able to work away from home depending on tour durations. You take pride in your appearance and can communicate with people from all walks of life.

Your Skills

• Great communicator and capable of delivering commentary
• Physically capable of lifting up to 20kgs
• NZ Class 4 license (minimum)
• P endorsement
• Can operate manual transmission

What you get

• Minimum of 40 hours per week of work
• Meal and overnight allowances
• Uniform provided
• Supportive team

Just ask us

We are an equal opportunities employer, that focuses heavily on Health and Safety. As such, our pre-employment checks include drug testing, Ministry of Justice checks and reference checking.

To be considered for this role, please apply through the link below

Candidates for this position must have the right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.