Worthing firm launches driver recruitment campaign

Worthing Coaches is launching a major recruitment drive as it gears up for a busy summer.

As part of Lucketts Group, the Worthing-based company has seen significant growth over the last year and says it needs more drivers to meet rising demand, particularly in the summer. It’s even offering a £300 bonus to all new drivers who join the company by June 7.

Lucketts Group has added 17 vehicles to its fleet in recent months and turnover has increased following organic growth and the acquisition of two other coach companies.

Managing director Tony Lawman says this growth, coupled with the summer season being its busiest, means there’s a need to recruit more drivers for Worthing Coaches.

“We saw a significant rise in demand for our services last summer and we’re expecting this to grow even more in 2019. There’s a particularly high demand for UK day trips and holidays, with the strength of the pound and Brexit uncertainty pushing up the number of people ‘staycationing with us’. What’s important is we have enough drivers to continue to deliver an impeccable service, no matter how high the demand.”

In addition to the £300 bonus, new drivers will benefit from the other unique perks that come with working for Lucketts Group, including access to the Perkbox discount scheme and free enrolment in the Travel Benevolent Fund.