Taxi Driver

**Taxi Driver**

**Job Title**:Taxi Driver

**Salary**:£11 per hour

**Key roles/ responsibilities**

This role will support a wide variety of taxi driver duties but is not limited to:

- To operate school, contract, and private hire work in accordance with company schedules.
- To have good geographical knowledge of Cookstown, Magherafelt, and surrounding areas.
- Always provide excellent customer service to passengers. To communicate with passengers in a clear, concise, and polite manner.
- To be presentable, uniform must be always worn when driving company vehicles (shirts, jackets, and ties supplied by business).
- Assisting clients with the loading and unloading of their baggage and other personal belongings, as needed.
- Always deliver safe driving and operate within legal requirements and driving regulations.
- To be able to deal effectively with any journey or roadside incidents that may arise in a calm manner.
- Carry out vehicle checks in accordance with company procedures and notify any maintenance requirements. 
- Always report any accidents and complete relevant reports.

**Essential Criteria**
- Must hold a valid driver’s licence (Taxi licence).
- Prior experience in a similar position.
- Flexibility, to meet the demands of the job.
- Available for short notice callouts.
- To be reliable and punctual.
- Must have excellent time management skills.
- Confident and safe driving abilities.
- Ability to work shifts, on weekends, and on public holidays, as needed.

**Equal Opportunity Policy**

J and K coaches wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age, or disability.

**Application method**

**Why us...?** 

J&K Coaches Ltd are one of the fastest growing coach companies in Ireland.  We hold a large fleet of vehicles which operate throughout Ireland, UK, and Europe.  We recognise the constant commitment of all our staff.  

We strongly believe in providing our staff with the best support and training possible to further their develop and enhance their career with us.   

We are committed to a working environment that is free from all types of discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our staff to reach their full potential within their job role. 

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

**Salary**: From £11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

Licence/Certification:

- Taxi Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road