Alpine Transfer Driver in the French Alps

Job Description

We are seeking responsible, reliable and professional alpine Transfer Drivers to join our team.

The role requires excellent driving skills, reliability, punctuality and responsible attitude to work as well as a professional and friendly approach to each and every customer. It is also very important to be flexible and ready to work when required (incl. early morning / late night shifts).

You will be responsible for ensuring a safe, comfortable and hassle-free journey for our clients driving an 8-passenger van between local airports and ski resorts in the French Alps.

Apart from safe, careful and smooth driving, other essential elements for this position include excellent customer service skills, cleanliness, fluent English, positivity and a willingness to contribute to the high standards of our company.

Applicant Requirements

EU passport holder with a full clean EU driving licence held for at least 3 years
Minimum age 23 yrs+ with no criminal record
Fluent English speaker (basic French useful but not essential)
Previous driving experience in snowy mountain conditions is preferred
Available from December through to mid-April
AT LEAST ONE of the following qualifications:

- A Full C or D driving licence

- OR a D1 CPC driving licence (D1 with no 101 restrictions)

- OR a RoSPA advanced driver or Chauffeur certificate

- OR a Taxi/Private Hire licence

- OR a minimum of two years of professional passenger driving experience if you only have a Cat B (car) licence. You will have to provide evidence of this in your application (an employment contract or a letter from your previous employer(s)

A confident, careful and safe driver of larger vehicles (9-seater / minibus or similar sized vehicle) with excellent spatial awareness
Responsible and reliable with professional approach to work and a positive and flexible “can do” approach to all duties
Friendly and helpful with excellent interpersonal skills and willing to go the extra mile to keep our customers happy
Punctual without fail and able to work efficiently without supervision and with initiative
Physically fit and healthy, able to pass a basic French medical examination
A clean and presentable appearance (excellent personal hygiene is essential)
Non-smoker and non-drinker with ability to work early morning shifts
Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance

We offer a competitive package that includes:

A fixed-term contract from early December to mid-April
Accommodation provided free of charge
Full training for the job role
Opportunity to ski in The Three Valleys – the largest interconnected ski area in the world
Tips from clients and performance-related bonuses for good work are also available

If you think you are a suitable candidate for this position, please send us your cover letter and CV.