Job description
Paddywagon Tours is Ireland’s leading tour company. Each tour is a blend of sightseeing, scenery, leisure time, and loads of laughs. Our drivers have access to the best vehicles in the industry, from luxury Mercedes- Benz sedans and vans on private tours to comfortable mini-coaches and touring coaches for our award-winning public group tours.
Available Roles:
We require Driver-Guides to join our growing team (based in Dublin, Cork or Limerick). We are passionate about offering a fantastic experience to our customers and require the highest level of dedication and professionalism from all our team. In return, we spend considerable time and effort into developing people into our guiding roles.
Our guests come from all over the world and across a wide spectrum of ages and backgrounds. But they are all here to relax, unwind and enjoy Ireland.
If you are interested in being a driver-guide and taking tours lasting from 1 to 9 days – then we would be interested in hearing from you (most tours are one day in duration and there is no obligation to do overnight tours). It is hard work but is also great fun and very rewarding. Plus the pay is industry leading.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Preparation of vehicle for trip including
- Ensure it is clean, and has all ancillary kit and equipment
- Mechanical Check – following check list
- Excellent all round knowledge of Ireland
On tour:
- Greeting guests each morning
- Safety and contentment of customers
- Full delivery of tour information
- Organising optional activities, picnics, walks and site visits
Post tour:
- Cleaning vehicle inside and out
- Post tour vehicle checksOther duties: These may vary, and activities outside the role of driver-guide would be optional
Requirements:
- Class D or D1 Passenger Carrying Vehicle License (for our group and small group tours)
- Tourism or touring experience would be an advantage but not essential. Customer service experience also handy.
- A ‘People Person’- Patient, outgoing, independent, with initiative, reliable, punctual, personable, organised. You don’t have to be the life and soul of the party, but good interpersonal skills are a must.
- Those who wish to drive luxury private chauffeur driven tours for our 5 star brand Elegant Irish (sedans and mpvs) would require a PSV license
Interviews and hiring will take place at our logistics hub off the M50 near Rathcoole. Suitable candidates will be hired quickly for starts immediately or for later in the season depending on when you are available and company requirements. Please apply via this page or email driving@paddywagontours.comto schedule a time slot for interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: €150.00-€200.00 per day
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dublin, County Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have good knowledge of Ireland, Irish culture and history
- Do you have a D, D1 or PSV license?
- Can you attend an in person interview in central Dublin?
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- Ireland (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: €150.00-€200.00 per day
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Application question(s):
- Do you have good knowledge of Ireland, Irish culture, and history?
- Can you attend an in-person interview in central Dublin?
Licence/Certification:
- D, D1 or PSV license? (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
