Tour Guide

6 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Haggis Adventures and Highland Explorer Tours Full time

**IMMEDIATE FULL TIME, PERMANENT STARTS AVAILABLE FOR PCV LICENCE HOLDERS. MINIMUM 40 HOUR WEEK GUARANTEED**

**PLEASE NOTE - A VALID UK PCV LICENCE AND PASSPORT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.**

Looking to do something a wee bit different? We’re on the hunt for new driver guides who are enthusiastic and energetic, with a crazy passion for Scotland. As far as jobs go, yours could be pretty awesome.

Our Driver-Guides love Scotland to the max. Scotland’s scenery speaks for itself, but these legends take our passengers’ experience to the next level. We train them to know Scotland better than anyone, and they like to have a laugh. We are looking for people who will be passionate about showing-off our epic wee country to visitors. Imagine your office being an ever-changing scenic environment; from forest to beach, Highlands to Islands. You could say it’s ‘living the dream’.

**Company Overview**

Our tours are where** *strangers become friends**,* all united under the same clan, on a mission to have epic experiences in Scotland.

As “Green Tourism” Gold award winners we have been recognised for the efforts we make to ensure that the environment and communities we visit remain for generations to come. HAGGiS Adventures and Highland Explorer Tours have developed a four-point Climate Action Plan, committing us to science-based net zero targets to address climate change.

**Driver Guide Role Overview**
- Represent the company delivering all aspects of our tour programme to domestic and international customers. This includes public speaking and delivery of information in an entertaining and engaging manner.
- Tours vary from one day to five days so nights away from home will be required.
- You should have a passion for Scotland, be able to deliver excellent customer service and have an outgoing and welcoming personality.
- A full time, permanent contract but part-time or flexible patterns may be available.
- A salary £26,943 to £31,500 (dependent on experience) plus benefits per annum.
- Average of 40 hours per week.
- Work pattern Monday to Sunday. Hours generally between 6.00am and 9.30pm. Monthly rota in advance.
- 28 days paid holidays per annum.

**Additional Benefits**:

- **RARE IN THE INDUSTRY - NO REDUCTION IN OFF SEASON MONTHLY SALARY**:

- Extended winter leave option
- Discounted world wide travel/tours
- Two paid Charity Volunteering Days per annum
- Full Guide training including 1st Aid

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £26,943.00-£31,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Tips

Application question(s):

- In a few sentences, please tell us about your experiences, interests and passions for Scotland?

Licence/Certification:

- FULL UK Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh, EH6 5BJ


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