Alpine Transfer Driver in the French Alps

Job Description

We are seeking responsible and reliable professional alpine transfer drivers to join our team.

You will be responsible for ensuring a safe, comfortable and hassle-free journey for our clients in a 9-seater passenger minibus between local airports and ski resorts in the French Alps.    

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.

We expect the very best from our drivers throughout the season as we have built a reputation for providing an excellent, reliable and professional service, therefore our drivers must ensure that this reputation is upheld and enhanced.

Apart from safe, careful and smooth driving, other essential elements for this position include excellent customer service skills, cleanliness, good level of  English (at least B2 or C1/C2), 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)

• Available from December through to mid-April

• AT LEAST ONE of the following qualifications:

-        A Full C or D 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, i.e. a letter from your previous employer(s)

• Previous driving experience in snowy mountain conditions (or similar) is preferred

• 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 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 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.