Coach Driver

Ritchies Transport; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ritchies Transport is seeking confident Coach Drivers for their Milford service in Queenstown. This role involves operating a Tour Coach, providing informative commentary, and ensuring a safe journey for passengers. Applicants must hold a Class 4 license and P endorsement. Join a supportive team, enjoy competitive hours and benefits as you help showcase the beauty of Milford Sound and the Otago region.

Benefits

Minimum of 40 hours per week

Meal and overnight allowances

Uniform provided

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• You will need a minimum of NZ Class 4 license and P endorsement.
• Strong communication skills to deliver commentary during tours.
• Ability to lift up to 20kgs.

Responsibilities

• Operating a Tour Coach and providing commentary to passengers.
• Ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for a diverse range of passengers.

Skills

Great communicator

Physically capable

NZ Class 4 license

P endorsement

Manual transmission operation

Job description

The Opportunity;

We’re on the hunt for confident Coach Drivers to join our South Island TCIS Team!

We're looking for two permanent coach drivers to provide our Milford service.

This role involves operating a Tour Coach so class 4 license is required, as well as P endorsement. You'll be giving commentary and being port of call for our multi-cultural passengers wanting to see the beauty of Milford Sound and the Otago region.

Team 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 Queenstownand 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.