Question 1

To be a part of our team, you'll need to:

Accepted Answer

Be passionate about travel and Europe - you must be willing to learn and have the desire to keep on learning
Be enthusiastic and motivated - we expect you to work hard for our company and for our travellers.
Have great time management skills.
Be responsible and professional at all times.
Have the ability to deal with all types of people - our travellers come from all around the globe; they speak many languages and have many difference expectations.
Enjoy a challenge - our training trip and the job itself will constantly present you with many different and difficult situations.
Work well as part of a Team - when you are on tour you will be working with your Trip Leader, On Site Team Members, local suppliers, and local guides - you will be part of a very big picture.

Visit our Team page to find out more about what it’s like to work as a Trip Leader with Contiki.

Question 2

What are the requirements?

Accepted Answer

Possess a current European Union Passport (UK Passports can only be accepted with rights to work in the EU).
Category D coach licence for Europe (UK licence not accepted).
Driver CPC/CAM/Code 95 Qualification (UK CPC not accepted).
Possess excellent people skills.
Have a good level/understanding of English.
Have a genuine desire to succeed

Question 3

What happens next?

Accepted Answer

Once we have reviewed your application you will hear from us via email – all correspondence will be via email. If we think you are suitable for a position, we will invite you to an information session, followed by an individual interview the same day.
Interviews may be held in many cites across Europe and will be decided closer to the time.
Following a successful interview, you will be offered a position on one on our European Training Trips – this will be discussed if selected to attend interview stage.

Question 4

Do I need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to work as a Trip Driver for Contiki?

Accepted Answer

As from 1 January 2023, Covid vaccinations and boosters will be highly recommended but no longer required. 
We will adopt the same stance for our Crew as we will our Travellers. 
It is important to also note that both Contiki Travellers & Crew will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations they will be visiting - as well as meet any requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above.

Question 5

Is there anything else I should know?

Accepted Answer

Yes - you have to put in an application to give yourself the opportunity!

Question 6

Still not sure?

Accepted Answer

If you require further information please email us at europedriverjobs@contiki.com.

TRIP DRIVER: EUROPE 2027

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