Selwyns Travel Limited
Selwyns is seeking an Air Crew PCV Transfer Driver in Wythenshawe, Manchester, for a permanent, full-time position with guaranteed 40 hours per week. The role involves transporting flight crews between Manchester Airport and local hotels, requiring exceptional driving standards and customer service. The company offers competitive pay rates, starting at £14.50 per hour, increasing to £15.00 per hour from July 2025. Candidates must hold a full UK PCV licence, a valid CPC, and provide a comprehensive five-year employment history. Selwyns values employee welfare and offers various benefits, including training and career development opportunities.
*Air Crew PCV Transfer Driver*
* *Based:* Wythenshawe, Manchester
* *Hours: *Guaranteed 40 hours per week – permanent position
* *Uplift in rate of pay from 1st July 2025:*
* *Mon-Fri Rate: *£15.00 ph (including shift allowance). Night rate £16.50 ph
* *Weekend rate: *£15.56 ph (including shift allowance). Night rate £17.06 ph
* *Varying shifts: * Varying shifts – mainly 5 over 7 shift pattern
* * See below rates of pay until 30th June 2025
*The role:*
As an airport driver you will be the face of Selwyns for some of our most high-profile international airline clients. As such this role requires high levels of customer service, exceptional driving standards and full adherence to both road traffic and driver hours regulations.
You will be responsible for safely and efficiently transporting flight crews between Manchester airport, both airside and landside, and their hotels around the city.
As the only operator approved to transfer flight crew airside directly to and from their aircraft, our drivers need to be of the highest standard to be able to obtain security passes and to be permitted to drive inside the airport grounds across live taxiways.
The role of an airport driver at Selwyns also requires flexibility with working patterns and rotas as our customers flight times operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you are the right candidate to join our airport team then we can offer you, long term, stable employment with excellent pay rates and guaranteed hours.
_*You must be able to supply a five year working history including contact details for previous employers. Any gaps in employment must be accounted for. Periods of self employment must be confirmed by an accountant.*_
*Why Choose us?*
Selwyns continue to be a significant player in the UK’s coach transport sector, combining over half a century of experience with a commitment to quality and innovation. Founded in 1968, the company has grown into a prominent provider of coach services across the UK with operating hubs at Runcorn, Manchester and Milton Keynes.
At Selwyns, we recognise creating a first-class service for our customers starts by creating a first-class career for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can flourish and thrive.
*We offer a wide range of benefits including:*
* Excellent rates of pay – Selwyns is an accredited ‘Living Wage Employer’ and a proud member of the ‘Living Wage Foundation’. We also currently offer the highest paying driver rates as a Coach Operator in the North West as we believe our staff should be rewarded for the important service they deliver to our customers.
* Guaranteed 40 hours per week contracts – Selwyns is also an accredited ‘Living Hours Employer’, which is also part of the ‘Living Wage Foundation’. We understand how important stability and security is, so all our full-time contracts are guaranteed to pay 40 hours per week.
* ‘Refer a friend’ scheme – introduce a ‘friend’ to our business and if you both successfully pass your probation period, you will both receive a £500 payment!
* Drive modern vehicles which are less than 2 years old on average.
* We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at Selwyns. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it. You’ll find a range of health-promotion initiatives via our Wellbeing App and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
* Get access to many discounts ranging from everyday leisure activities to electrical and home purchases via ‘My Staff Shop’.
* Training and career development – our range of schemes run from comprehensive CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) for our drivers, to bite-sized sessions for ongoing development for those who require a little extra support. We offer real opportunities for development and invest in our staff to help them progress in their career.
* 5.6 weeks holiday per year.
* Company pension.
* Free on-site parking.
* Full company uniform provided.
*You must meet the following essential criteria:*
* A full, UK PCV (Category D) Licence
* You must be able to supply a five year working history including contact details for previous employers.
* 5 full years of employment history.
* Demonstrable experience as a Coach Driver.
* A valid Digital Tachograph card (not essential at application stage, but must have one prior to start on duty)
* A Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
* A maximum of 6 penalty points
* No unspent criminal convictions
* Rates of pay until 30th June 2025 Mon-Fri £14.50 (night rate £16.00) Sat-Sun £15.06 (night rate £16.56)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £17.06 per hour
Application question(s):
* Do you have at least 12 month’s bus/coach driving experience?
* Please provide a driving licence check code (this needs to be exactly as you receive it in both capitals and lowercase)
* To enable a driving licence check please provide the last 8 digits of your PCV licence.
* Can you supply a five year working history including contact details for previous employers?
Licence/Certification:
* Bus/Coach Licence Cat D and current CPC (required)
Work Location: In person
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