Tour Driver Guide PCV D or D1
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job description
Company Overview
Established over 25 Years ago, Edinburgh based Timberbush Tours is a family-owned tour operator. Operating out of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness, we offer a variety of tours all over Scotland and Northern England, as well as a growing Private Hire Team.
Role Review
We are recruiting for our 2023 season
· PCV Driver Guides who have a full UK driving licence, Category D or D1 entitlement with a driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
As a driver guide with us you will deliver our tours to visitors from all over the world on one of our modern and comfortable fleet of 10 – 53 seat coaches. You will be showcasing the best of what Scotland has to offer and sharing fun facts about Scottish culture and history.
Full & Part-Time positions are available.
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Annual full time earnings £30,000 - £35,000 OTA
Work pattern ranging from Monday – Sunday – usually Five days out of seven.
Benefits
· Fully paid driver training
· Subsidised CPC training
· 28 days holiday - Pro-rata
· Company pension
· Permanent position
. Bonus incentives
Licence/Certification:
- Category D Licence (preferred) or D1.
- Driver CPC (preferred)
- Driver Digital Tachograph Card - will be needed
- Or planning to gain these
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Signing bonus
Experience:
- guiding: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Category D or D1 Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: TBT2023AJ
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Tour Driver Guide PCV D or D1 roles across Timberbush Tours's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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