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Multiple Services Driver

Full Time Drivers

Part Time Drivers

 Relief Drivers

No Vacancies

No Vacancies

2 Vacancies

 

Wedding Car Driver

Full Time Drivers

Part Time Drivers

 Relief Drivers

No Vacancies

No Vacancies

2 Vacancies

If there are no vacancies advertised here suitable for you, please email us your details along with which of the above positions you’re interested in. We will keep your details on file for future reference when a vacancy arises.

About You & Us

We are an established business operating since the 1980s. We currently have a fleet of six vehicles available for Private Hire, Executive Hire, Fixed Tours and Wedding Hire.

Working hours are calculated every Monday and paid either by cheque or directly into your bank account, whatever is preferable. Total hours worked is calculated by the minute. I.e. if you work for 5 hours 50 minutes that’s exactly the time you will be paid for. Rounding up hours is not acceptable.

 

Driver - Multiple Services

Job Position: Relief Driver to cover below mentioned services

General Hours    

Currently Relief Only with a possibility of part time in the future.
Early morning and late evening shifts will be expected occasionally.

Pay                       

£5.75 - £7.50 Per Hour before tax dependent upon duty.

Benefits                

Meal allowance available for certain long jobs depending upon their duration and overtime rates applicable for certain early morning jobs.

 

Multiple Services Outlined Below

 

Private Hire Taxis

Long Distance City & Airport Transfers with some Local Fixed Hours.

Job Dress Code

As outlined in the Highland Councils Private Hire Drivers Licence Terms.

Job Description

To undertake fixed hours doing either A to B transfers locally or Long Distance
transfers to and from a host of destinations including Airports, Rail Stations and
Ferry Terminals in different Towns and Cities.

 

Executive Hire

Long Distance City & Airport Transfers (Chauffeur Etiquette Required)

Job Dress Code

Men                            

Dark blue or black trousers, black shoes, white or blue shirt with collar and tie or a full suit in dark blue, dark grey or charcoal, if requested.

Women                      

Dark blue or black trousers or knee length skirt, dark blue or black shoes, white
or blue shirt with collar & tie. Alternatively if requested a full trouser suit in dark
blue, dark grey or charcoal with black shoes, white shirt with collar &  tie.

Job Description

To undertake transfers to and from a host of destinations including Airports, Rail Stations and Ferry Terminals in different Towns and Cities.

 

Highland Tours              

Tour Guide/Driver for Full & Half-Day Highland Tour

Job Dress Code

Men                            

Dark blue or black trousers, black shoes, white or blue shirt with collar and tie or a full suit in dark blue, dark grey or charcoal, if requested.

Women                      

Dark blue or black trousers or knee length skirt, dark blue or black shoes, white
or blue shirt with collar & tie. Alternatively if requested a full trouser suit in dark
blue, dark grey or charcoal with black shoes, white shirt with collar &  tie.

Job Description       

To undertake our fixed tours its important to be able to answer clients’ questions.
A good general knowledge of both ancient and recent history must be attained for the places of interest that our fixed tours pass and visit as advertised on this website.

Suitability

These positions may possibly suit fit able-bodied retired persons of smart appearance with free time on their hands and a keen interest in driving. Or simply persons with a lot of available spare time.

Applicants should be comfortable in dealing with the public and be prepared to work occasional shifts at short notice. Ideally applicants should be within a 20-minute drive or less from our base and have their own transport to get to and from our base.

 

Applicant Requirements

Our Vehicles        

You must have experience in driving vehicles of equal size or larger than the vehicles
in our fleet as advertised on this website. Experience with both automatic and manual
transmissions would be advantageous.

Our drivers have the sole responsibility for the safe keeping of our vehicles while in their possession.

Drivers Licence

A clean drivers licence held for 24 months minimum

Applicants Age    

Over 30 Years of Age (Insurance Reasons)

Licence Required

Private Hire or Taxi Licence   

A current Highland Council Private Hire or Taxi Driver’s Licence will be beneficial, as it’s a requirement for the job. A new application costs £180.00 and the licence runs for three full years.

Licence Funding

Possible assistance may be given towards the licence fee for the right applicants provided we have a signed contract of their intentions to be available for the duration of the licence and use the licence solely to do work for us. Braking with this prerequisite would result in a legally binding commitment to refund us any fees we paid toward your Highland Council private hire car drivers licence application.

Outlined Duties

Drivers are expected to be versatile and be able to undertake all outlined duties,
while being adaptable and able to switch between different driving jobs and
vehicles with ease.

No Smoking Policy

We operate a strict No Smoking Policy, which is applicable for all working hours
under our employ without exception.

Work Initiative

Drivers are required to work on their own initiative if and when our work schedule dictates and they must be able to abide by the rules, guide lines and polices as outlined by our company without exception.

 

Prospects

This is a long-term employment opportunity for somebody looking for some extra income. So we are looking for drivers with a long-term outlook. We would be looking to offer successful applicants the next part time positions to become available provided both they and us are equally satisfied after a trial period working together on relief driver basis.

 

How to Apply        

Interested persons please apply only by email or in writing with relevant details as outlined in the “Applicant Requirements” section above. We also welcome your C.V. and any previous employers references.

We reply to every application received.  Apply Now

“Details in the above recruitment advert may be subject to change at any time”

 

Driver - Wedding Cars

Job Position: Local Weddings (Chauffeur Etiquette Required)    

General Hours    

Generally weekend Weddings with the Duration of Wedding Car Hire usually lasting between 3 to 4 hours

Pay                       

£40.00 per wedding up to 4 hours, time therafter paid at £7.50 per hour

Job Dress Code

Men

Full suit in dark blue, dark grey or charcoal suit, black shoes, white shirt with collar & tie or Kilt with Full Highland dress subject to agreement.

Women

A full trouser suit in dark blue, dark grey or charcoal suit with black shoes, white
shirt with collar &  tie    
           
Job Description

Driving Wedding Cars to and from Wedding Ceremony and Reception venues

Suitability

These positions may possibly suit fit able-bodied retired persons of smart appearance with free time on their hands and a keen interest in driving. Or simply persons with a lot of available spare time

Applicants should be comfortable in dealing with the public and have there own
transport to get to and from our base.

Applicant Requirements

Our Vehicles

You must have experience in driving vehicles of equal size or larger than the vehicles
in our fleet as advertised on this website. Experience with both automatic and manual
transmissions would be advantageous. Our drivers have the sole responsibility for the safe keeping of our vehicles while
in their possession.

Drivers Licence

A clean drivers licence held for 24 months minimum

Applicants Age

Over 30 Years of Age (Insurance Reasons)

No Smoking Policy

We operate a strict No Smoking Policy, which is applicable for all working hours
under our employ without exception.

Work Initiative

Drivers are required to work on their own initiative if and when our work schedule dictates and they must be able to abide by the rules, guide lines and polices as outlined by our company without exception.

 

How to Apply        

Interested persons please apply only by email or in writing with relevant details
as outlined in the “Applicant Requirements” section above. 

We also welcome your C.V. and any previous employers references.

We reply to every application received. Apply Now

“Details in the above recruitment advert may be subject to change at any time”

 

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