Coach Driver

Ritchies Transport; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Whangarei is seeking confident Tour Drivers. The role requires a minimum Class 4 license and great communication skills. Applicants should be prepared to work weekends and possibly away from home. Competitive pay rates available up to $32 per hour, with additional perks including allowances and support within a large team.

Benefits

Minimum of 40 hours per week

Meal and overnight allowances

Uniform provided

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Confident and able to showcase the Whangarei region to others.
• Prepared to work weekends and away from home depending on tour durations.
• Takes pride in appearance and can communicate with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Drive tours around Whangarei and assist with commentary.
• Ensure passenger safety and satisfaction.
• Load and unload luggage when necessary.

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

The Opportunity

We’re on the hunt for confident Tour Drivers to join our team based in Whangarei! With summer coming up, we’re expanding our team. 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!

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 Whangarei 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.