I am looking to make a change next year and wondered if anyone has done the same previously and can advise me/point

[127-danibber]

I am looking to make a change next year and wondered if anyone has done the same previously and can advise me/point me in the right direction:
I am wanting to spend a season/year (possibly longer) based in Europe driving coaches. Shuttle work, flix bus, bus about, ski/chalet shuttle driving, collecting tour groups from airports. Any kind of work really. I am young enough to enjoy the experience and have no commitments at home.
Has anyone done anything like this? Anybody know of any companies that offer something like this? Not overly bothered about help with relocation costs (I have savings) or wage amount (the life and driving experience is my main motivation) and I have researched already into the right kind of visa I would require.
Thanks in advance!

[DeDalloyne]

Ferris S.Wales used to do some of this work.

[michaelio]

Cant help with your questions but I really do wish you well.......

[127-danibber]

Cant help with your questions but I really do wish you well.......

Thank you

[Mars-jacob]

Tim Woodcock, can help you

[kateque]

I may know a couple of people that could help x

[redmplers34]

Dave & Jo butcher used to have commercial overseas driver (COD) nimes, they were good to work for, we used to do Tues/Thursday and sat/sun, right mixed bag of work back then doing Ferris, redcrest, Harry Shaw's and siesta, I used to enjoy one-man top end of Costa bravo on siesta, hard days but younger then,

[tephen]

Dave & Jo butcher used to have commercial overseas driver (COD) nimes, they were good to work for, we used to do Tues/Thursday and sat/sun, right mixed bag of work back then doing Ferris, redcrest, Harry Shaw's and siesta, I used to enjoy one-man top end of Costa bravo on siesta, hard days but younger then,

Jo butcher is on here, and message him

[kennison]

Dave & Jo butcher used to have commercial overseas driver (COD) nimes, they were good to work for, we used to do Tues/Thursday and sat/sun, right mixed bag of work back then doing Ferris, redcrest, Harry Shaw's and siesta, I used to enjoy one-man top end of Costa bravo on siesta, hard days but younger then,

I worked for David and Joe good job you learn a lot left hand training ski work in the winter and many a good laugh especially David he was like a father to me and the family all very helpful and friendly

[butchPars]

Dave & Jo butcher used to have commercial overseas driver (COD) nimes, they were good to work for, we used to do Tues/Thursday and sat/sun, right mixed bag of work back then doing Ferris, redcrest, Harry Shaw's and siesta, I used to enjoy one-man top end of Costa bravo on siesta, hard days but younger then,

we are still here

[redmplers34]

Dave & Jo butcher used to have commercial overseas driver (COD) nimes, they were good to work for, we used to do Tues/Thursday and sat/sun, right mixed bag of work back then doing Ferris, redcrest, Harry Shaw's and siesta, I used to enjoy one-man top end of Costa bravo on siesta, hard days but younger then,

we are still here

yes and the longest bottom Ender's now I would imagine, hope all the family's well

[tephen]

Dave & Jo butcher used to have commercial overseas driver (COD) nimes, they were good to work for, we used to do Tues/Thursday and sat/sun, right mixed bag of work back then doing Ferris, redcrest, Harry Shaw's and siesta, I used to enjoy one-man top end of Costa bravo on siesta, hard days but younger then,

we are still here

has the swimming pool at the house been finished??

[butchPars]

Dave & Jo butcher used to have commercial overseas driver (COD) nimes, they were good to work for, we used to do Tues/Thursday and sat/sun, right mixed bag of work back then doing Ferris, redcrest, Harry Shaw's and siesta, I used to enjoy one-man top end of Costa bravo on siesta, hard days but younger then,

we are still here

has the swimming pool at the house been finished??

yes and the jacuzzi

[tephen]

we are still here

has the swimming pool at the house been finished??

yes and the jacuzzi

OK, now you've sold me. Hope your all keeping well.

[john.reffe]

Dave & Jo butcher used to have commercial overseas driver (COD) nimes, they were good to work for, we used to do Tues/Thursday and sat/sun, right mixed bag of work back then doing Ferris, redcrest, Harry Shaw's and siesta, I used to enjoy one-man top end of Costa bravo on siesta, hard days but younger then,

I sent you message

[mordeal]

I recommend Gary Peach pm him.

[redmplers34]

If it's any good to you,,

[127-danibber]

If it's any good to you,,

amazing thank you!!!

[tephen]

If it's any good to you,,

amazing thank you!!!

very nice ppl to work for. Pay on time, good crowd of drivers as well.

[redmplers34]

If it's any good to you,,

amazing thank you!!!

It's no walk in the park to be honest with you, when you've got a decker and a dozen hotels to drop off at, boots above engine which has been running for 24hrs and the mid summer heat outside but then the down days were good, Monday usually consisted of shopping for week, few beers in le bureau in nimes, then other day we'd hit the French coast for days out, good bunch of lads there when I did a season,

[127-danibber]

If it's any good to you,,

amazing thank you!!!

It's no walk in the park to be honest with you, when you've got a decker and a dozen hotels to drop off at, boots above engine which has been running for 24hrs and the mid summer heat outside but then the down days were good, Monday usually consisted of shopping for week, few beers in le bureau in nimes, then other day we'd hit the French coast for days out, good bunch of lads there when I did a season,

if i wanted a walk in the park i would toss my license back to be fair I like a challenge- its the only way to learn.

[redmplers34]

amazing thank you!!!

It's no walk in the park to be honest with you, when you've got a decker and a dozen hotels to drop off at, boots above engine which has been running for 24hrs and the mid summer heat outside but then the down days were good, Monday usually consisted of shopping for week, few beers in le bureau in nimes, then other day we'd hit the French coast for days out, good bunch of lads there when I did a season,

if i wanted a walk in the park i would toss my license back to be fair I like a challenge- its the only way to learn.

you'll go a long way with the can-do attitude, you'll get to learn a lot for touring the SoF/Spain regions, lot of fantastic towns round that area as well to explore, all the best with it,

[howell5er]

If it's any good to you,,

amazing thank you!!!

It's no walk in the park to be honest with you, when you've got a decker and a dozen hotels to drop off at, boots above engine which has been running for 24hrs and the mid summer heat outside but then the down days were good, Monday usually consisted of shopping for week, few beers in le bureau in nimes, then other day we'd hit the French coast for days out, good bunch of lads there when I did a season,

I was regular in nimes

[redmplers34]

amazing thank you!!!

It's no walk in the park to be honest with you, when you've got a decker and a dozen hotels to drop off at, boots above engine which has been running for 24hrs and the mid summer heat outside but then the down days were good, Monday usually consisted of shopping for week, few beers in le bureau in nimes, then other day we'd hit the French coast for days out, good bunch of lads there when I did a season,

I was regular in nimes

I was down about 98/99 time, with Keith, Gary, Jaime, Norman and few other scotch lads who for the life of me I can't remember there names

[nicgino]

It's no walk in the park to be honest with you, when you've got a decker and a dozen hotels to drop off at, boots above engine which has been running for 24hrs and the mid summer heat outside but then the down days were good, Monday usually consisted of shopping for week, few beers in le bureau in nimes, then other day we'd hit the French coast for days out, good bunch of lads there when I did a season,

I was regular in nimes

I was down about 98/99 time, with Keith, Gary, Jaime, Norman and few other scotch lads who for the life of me I can't remember there names

Kenny, Mickie,, Steve Ian,. Just a few , the good old days.

[tephen]

It's no walk in the park to be honest with you, when you've got a decker and a dozen hotels to drop off at, boots above engine which has been running for 24hrs and the mid summer heat outside but then the down days were good, Monday usually consisted of shopping for week, few beers in le bureau in nimes, then other day we'd hit the French coast for days out, good bunch of lads there when I did a season,

I was regular in nimes

I was down about 98/99 time, with Keith, Gary, Jaime, Norman and few other scotch lads who for the life of me I can't remember there names

who was the driver, been with them for yrs, who unfortunately had a motorbike accident. He was great, but was around 2000 I worked with him.

[howell5er]

It's no walk in the park to be honest with you, when you've got a decker and a dozen hotels to drop off at, boots above engine which has been running for 24hrs and the mid summer heat outside but then the down days were good, Monday usually consisted of shopping for week, few beers in le bureau in nimes, then other day we'd hit the French coast for days out, good bunch of lads there when I did a season,

I was regular in nimes

I was down about 98/99 time, with Keith, Gary, Jaime, Norman and few other scotch lads who for the life of me I can't remember there names

I weren’t down there then lol I remember Keith

[redmplers34]

I was regular in nimes

I was down about 98/99 time, with Keith, Gary, Jaime, Norman and few other scotch lads who for the life of me I can't remember there names

I weren’t down there then lol I remember Keith

was a good friend of mine, worked with him back in the eighties at whittles and lived in same town

[redmplers34]

I was regular in nimes

I was down about 98/99 time, with Keith, Gary, Jaime, Norman and few other scotch lads who for the life of me I can't remember there names

I weren’t down there then lol I remember Keith

yes buddy it was a sad time that, a lot of us from whittles got together with Keith about 2 weeks before his passing not knowing he'd be taken so quickly,

[ADAMUSAN]

Daniel Webb might help you

[Rexxisat]

Ferris coaches South Wales

[Davinavy]

Ian Chambers can help you with this

[Tim.worizon]

I worked for contiki and will return when allowed, all I can say is the training trip is tough but worth every second for the job after it.

[127-danibber]

I worked for contiki and will return when allowed, all I can say is the training trip is tough but worth every second for the job after it.

i think i have heard of them!!!!!! It was one i was looking at but the job advert was for 2016

[Tim.worizon]

I worked for contiki and will return when allowed, all I can say is the training trip is tough but worth every second for the job after it.

i think i have heard of them!!!!!! It was one i was looking at but the job advert was for 2016

they will probably run a training trip next spring, if you want I cam Contact the transport manager and ask if they are gonna be taking applications and where to send them?

[127-danibber]

I worked for contiki and will return when allowed, all I can say is the training trip is tough but worth every second for the job after it.

i think i have heard of them!!!!!! It was one i was looking at but the job advert was for 2016

they will probably run a training trip next spring, if you want I cam Contact the transport manager and ask if they are gonna be taking applications and where to send them?

that would be perfect thank you

[Tim.worizon]

i think i have heard of them!!!!!! It was one i was looking at but the job advert was for 2016

they will probably run a training trip next spring, if you want I cam Contact the transport manager and ask if they are gonna be taking applications and where to send them?

that would be perfect thank you

I'll let you know

[127-danibber]

they will probably run a training trip next spring, if you want I cam Contact the transport manager and ask if they are gonna be taking applications and where to send them?

that would be perfect thank you

I'll let you know

thank you! Could you please drop me a message about pay, and generally what is expected from you, if you have to pay for your accommodations etc etc etc?
Grateful for the information

[Markwripe]

I worked for contiki and will return when allowed, all I can say is the training trip is tough but worth every second for the job after it.

contiki do training days now, wow. When i done it, it was an induction day in their office in London. Which consisted of going to the pub. Then two days later out on your own

[Tim.worizon]

I worked for contiki and will return when allowed, all I can say is the training trip is tough but worth every second for the job after it.

contiki do training days now, wow. When i done it, it was an induction day in their office in London. Which consisted of going to the pub. Then two days later out on your own

I done 58 days of training lol

[Markwripe]

I worked for contiki and will return when allowed, all I can say is the training trip is tough but worth every second for the job after it.

contiki do training days now, wow. When i done it, it was an induction day in their office in London. Which consisted of going to the pub. Then two days later out on your own

I done 58 days of training lol

wow they have changed, do you still have to join in all the activities as well. No matter how late,
I used to burn out half way through the summer. Done two seasons on there and couldn't do anymore because of burn out.

[Tim.worizon]

contiki do training days now, wow. When i done it, it was an induction day in their office in London. Which consisted of going to the pub. Then two days later out on your own

I done 58 days of training lol

wow they have changed, do you still have to join in all the activities as well. No matter how late,
I used to burn out half way through the summer. Done two seasons on there and couldn't do anymore because of burn out.

you don't have to do the activities on trip but you do on the training trip

[Markwripe]

I done 58 days of training lol

wow they have changed, do you still have to join in all the activities as well. No matter how late,
I used to burn out half way through the summer. Done two seasons on there and couldn't do anymore because of burn out.

you don't have to do the activities on trip but you do on the training trip

on trips, you were expected to help on all the activities even the party nights. Some nights I didn't get to bed till 2am, party's still going on on wouldn't get to sleep till 4am, back up at 8am for 9am departure, sometimes earlier. Used to sleep most of the winter thought I was a bear but I would do it all over again, not now.to old, one week would.kill.me.off.lol

[AniSkillful]

Message Simon King

[johnn4mess]

Avoid Reays of Wigton.
No meal allowance on Ski work.

[howell5er]

I know of some companies

[127-danibber]

I know of some companies

please share!

[howell5er]

I know of some companies

please share!

messaged you

[gary.stoop]

I worked for Faniani coaches based in Slovenia for a couple of years was very enjoyable seeing all the different countries that British coaches never visit, your main obstacle is getting used to driving a left hand drive coach

[DanieeUN]

I worked for Faniani coaches based in Slovenia for a couple of years was very enjoyable seeing all the different countries that British coaches never visit, your main obstacle is getting used to driving a left hand drive coach

And the office

[Rich+Richard]

Commercial overseas Drivers limited

[LOCHEREX]

Brexit has pretty much put paid to that.

[Jr.Jason]

I worked for Topdeck before Covid stopped everything.. as Tim said with Contiki, training trip can be tough but it's well worth getting through for the end experience.. job is one of the best you'll ever have!

[DamitePRO]

Interski

[Jakent02]

Faniani
No Uk tax
No child maintenance
Bliss
So many places
Named after the owner and his wife
Absolute lovely to work with
Pays really. Really well
Expects you to treat the vehicle like your own (so long as your standards are brand new like most drivers are)
Tips. Well you know the score
Also
Its either him or his brother runs wagons too. So if they're quite on the coaches easily transferred over