Home / Fitness jobs / Find a job as... / Seasonal / Travel courier

Working with various clients, travel couriers are responsible for making sure that holiday-makers' travel arrangements run smoothly, and that they have a good time. Some travel couriers escort coach parties from the UK to the continent, then return with a different group who are traveling back to the UK.

Travel couriers are responsible for making sure that all passengers and luggage are successfully transferred to and from coaches to ferries, and deal with problems such as lost luggage or illness. They are also the main liaison with people such as coach drivers, ferry and hotel staff, and customs and immigration.

Travel couriers usually work either freelance or on short-term contracts for tour operators. Employers range in size from large, international companies to small, specialist firms, but the best bet are those that organise package tours that include coach transport.

Some employers hire new employees as transfer couriers, who can then progress to coach couriers or tour managers as they become more experienced. Earnings vary from company to company, but new employees are likely to earn around ?10,000 a year, rising with experience to around ?16,000. With some positions, free board and lodging may also be provided.

To learn more about this industry, the training and opportunities, contact the following organizations:

  • Federation of Tour Operators
  • TTC Training
  • Institute of Tourism
  • European Tour Operators Association
  • Springboard UK Ltd
  • People 1st
  • Association of Independent Tour
  • Operators



Latest jobs

Sorry, we can't find a match for this specific term. Please try another search below :


 
 

 

 
Related articles :



 
Advertisers
Become a...
Find a job as...
Administration
Beauty
Coaching jobs
Complementary
Fitness Jobs
Holistic
Management jobs
Massage
Remedial jobs
Sales
Seasonal
Airport information
Cabin crew
Concierge
Customer service
Diver
Events manager
Holiday rep
Hotel manager
Hotel receptionist
Sailing instructor
Tour manager
Tourist guide
Travel courier
Sports
Water
CVs & interviews
Education & courses
Job search
Newsletter
Subscribe to our newsletter here. Submit your email below and choose from the options on the next page.