Driver Guide - Glasgow
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Rabbies
IL
Summary
Drive mini-coaches safely while providing engaging historical and cultural commentary to small groups. Manage vehicle safety checks and collaborate with team members to maintain high tour standards.
Job Description
Application closing date 19th June 2026.
We are currently looking for candidates that currently hold a valid D1 License.
Your role
You know those road trips where you're driving through a spectacular landscape, on the way to somewhere fabulous, and you've just had a thrilling conversation with the person sitting next to you - about life, history, passions. That could be your every day - by becoming a Rabbie's Driver-Guide leading small-group mini-coach tours throughout the UK. You're not just there to drive in silence - you're there to make their day memorable with that story you love about your favourite historical figure or a quirky local festival. You share the secrets of the places you're visiting and divulge the tricks to make their day easier. You play music they'll come to love and take photos they'll treasure for a lifetime. You're just as much a part of their experience and their holiday, and they are part of your adventures too. You become their guide and storyteller, sharing the pride of the UK’s landscapes, history, and culture. And the best thing is that no day is the same as you keep meeting people from all over the world and you explore the forever-changing landscapes.
Your working schedule
We are hiring for a range of contract types our key ones being:
- Full time - 100% (average 5 days per week)
- Part time - 80% (average 4 days per week)
- Part time - 60% (average 3 days per week)
Your responsibilities
- Drive top of the range mini-coaches with due care and attention at all times for the comfort and safety of passengers (training provided)
- Demonstrate an appetite and enthusiasm for learning to continually develop a wide-ranging cultural, historical and social knowledge
- Complete daily vehicle safety checks and legal documentation (training provided)
- Embrace our environmental and sustainable tourism practices
- Collaborate effectively with team members by actively communicating issues, sharing insights, exchanging and integrating constructive feedback to continuously improve the quality of the tours
- Demonstrate pride and passion in upholding Rabbie’s cultural values, ensuring that quality and high standards are being met throughout our tours
- Embrace our environmental and sustainable tourism practices
Your skills, experience & qualifications
Essential
- In order to work as a Driver-Guide you must have held a UK driving license for a minimum of 2 years.
- A category D or D1 class driving license
- Driving experience (mini-coach driver training provided)
- Experience providing high standards of customer service
- Exceptional communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative and problem-solving skills to provide a seamless service
- An ability to communicate/interact respectfully and understandingly with a diverse range of clientele from all over the world
What we can offer you:
- Discounted or free staff tours (dependent on availability)
- Family and friends discounted travel
- Family friendly policies
- Flexible/Hybrid working options where appropriate
- Bonus scheme
- Training budget
- Cross company working opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Paid volunteer days
- Rabbie's sick pay
- Paid compassionate/bereavement leave
- Staff Social & events
- Discounted garage MOT/repairs (dependent on-site location)
- Long service reward
Driver Guide specific Benefits:
- On-site parking at depot
- Driver CPC top-up/renewal training
- Commissions
Since 1993, we've been leading the way in small group touring across the UK and Europe, offering unforgettable experiences, driven by curiosity, that go beyond the guidebooks and into the heart of the local culture.
What sets us apart?
✅ Small groups, big adventures - Max 16 passengers means a more intimate, flexible, and authentic experience.
✅ Our customers love us - with a 4.9 Trustpilot rating, TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award and an NPS score of 88.6.
✅ Guided by Storytellers - Our guides don’t just take our travellers from A to B, they bring local legends to life in every destination.
✅ Responsibly driven - Proud of our B Corp status, we go off the beaten path, keeping local communities at the core of what we do.
✅ Guaranteed departures - Once a booking is made, we go. That’s why our customers trust us to deliver a great experience every time.
🚐 Exploring the UK and Europe
Rabbie’s offers award-winning scheduled small-group tours, designed for curious travellers who want to go beyond the standard sights. Our tours blend iconic landmarks with hidden gems. From the rugged Highlands of Scotland to the historic castles of England and the dramatic coastlines of Ireland, we have now expanded our operations to explore select regions of mainland Europe, including Italy and Switzerland.
🤝 Working with Agents
We love partnering with agents who share our passion for quality travel. From competitive commission structures to dedicated trade support, we make it easy for you to offer your clients award-winning tours they’ll never forget. Need training or bespoke advice? We’re here for you every step of the way.
🗺️ Private Tours for Businesses & Customer Groups
Rabbie’s private tours are the perfect solution for DMCs, corporate travel planners, groups, and special interest travel. We take care of the planning, logistics, and of course the storytelling, and you get the credit for delivering an unforgettable experience.
Founded
1993
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Edinburgh, Scotland
Since 1993, we've been leading the way in small group touring across the UK and Europe, offering unforgettable experiences, driven by curiosity, that go beyond the guidebooks and into the heart of the local culture.
What sets us apart?
✅ Small groups, big adventures - Max 16 passengers means a more intimate, flexible, and authentic experience.
✅ Our customers love us - with a 4.9 Trustpilot rating, TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award and an NPS score of 88.6.
✅ Guided by Storytellers - Our guides don’t just take our travellers from A to B, they bring local legends to life in every destination.
✅ Responsibly driven - Proud of our B Corp status, we go off the beaten path, keeping local communities at the core of what we do.
✅ Guaranteed departures - Once a booking is made, we go. That’s why our customers trust us to deliver a great experience every time.
🚐 Exploring the UK and Europe
Rabbie’s offers award-winning scheduled small-group tours, designed for curious travellers who want to go beyond the standard sights. Our tours blend iconic landmarks with hidden gems. From the rugged Highlands of Scotland to the historic castles of England and the dramatic coastlines of Ireland, we have now expanded our operations to explore select regions of mainland Europe, including Italy and Switzerland.
🤝 Working with Agents
We love partnering with agents who share our passion for quality travel. From competitive commission structures to dedicated trade support, we make it easy for you to offer your clients award-winning tours they’ll never forget. Need training or bespoke advice? We’re here for you every step of the way.
🗺️ Private Tours for Businesses & Customer Groups
Rabbie’s private tours are the perfect solution for DMCs, corporate travel planners, groups, and special interest travel. We take care of the planning, logistics, and of course the storytelling, and you get the credit for delivering an unforgettable experience.
Founded
1993
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Edinburgh, Scotland