Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Intrepid Travel is a small group tour operator company. The company offers 1,057 escorted tours worldwide with an average of 10 travellers per tour. It also owns several boutique hotels. Tours are led by local tour guides, often use public transport and stay at locally owned accommodation.

The world needs more Intrepid people:

Do you dream of being part of unforgettable travel experiences across East Africa - bringing adventure to life by safely transporting travellers, supporting seamless tour operations, and being a welcoming presence on the road? As a Tour Truck Driver with Intrepid, you’ll play a vital role in making every journey smooth, safe, and truly memorable.

Every day will be different, but every day you will:

Responsibilities or duties

• Ensure the safe, reliable and professional driving of our overland tour trucks as you navigate diverse routes across East Africa
• Support tour leaders with essential logistics such as loading and unloading equipment, organising supplies, and helping create efficient travel days
• Maintain the vehicle to a high standard - keeping it clean, fueled, well-organised and mechanically sound
• Be the calm, capable first point of call when challenges arise, using your driving expertise and practical problem-solving skills
• Provide friendly, respectful and engaging interactions with travellers, helping cultivate a positive group experience
• Uphold Intrepid’s safety policies and responsible travel ethos throughout every journey

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• A valid commercial driver’s licence and a clean driving record
• Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset
• Willingness to work long hours, weekends, and travel extensively across multiple regions

Experience needed

• Proven experience driving heavy vehicles, ideally across East Africa
• Basic mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot issues on the road

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Familiarity with East African roads, border crossings, and terrain (advantageous)

Desirable:

• A passion for travel and commitment to Intrepid’s responsible travel philosophy
• Alignment with Intrepid’s values: Real, Impactful, Ambitious, Together
• A digital mindset and comfort with basic tech tools
• Driver-guide qualifications (advantageous but not essential)

What you need to know:

• This is a freelance agreement role, offering flexibility, but it requires strong availability during peak travel seasons
• Recruitment is underway now, with onboarding and training taking place ahead of the coming travel season
• The role is physically and mentally demanding - involving long driving days, outdoor activity, and consistent engagement with travellers
• You’ll spend significant time away from home, with some trips running for several weeks at a time
• You’ll be driving across multiple East African regions, playing a key part in bringing our overland adventures to life

• Ensure the safe, reliable and professional driving of our overland tour trucks as you navigate diverse routes across East Africa
• Support tour leaders with essential logistics such as loading and unloading equipment, organising supplies, and helping create efficient travel days
• Maintain the vehicle to a high standard - keeping it clean, fueled, well-organised and mechanically sound
• Be the calm, capable first point of call when challenges arise, using your driving expertise and practical problem-solving skills
• Provide friendly, respectful and engaging interactions with travellers, helping cultivate a positive group experience
• Uphold Intrepid’s safety policies and responsible travel ethos throughout every journey

• A valid commercial driver’s licence and a clean driving record
• Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset
• Willingness to work long hours, weekends, and travel extensively across multiple regions
• Basic mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot issues on the road
• Familiarity with East African roads, border crossings, and terrain (advantageous)
• A digital mindset and comfort with basic tech tools

• A valid commercial driver’s licence and a clean driving record
• Proven experience driving heavy vehicles, ideally across East Africa
• Basic mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot issues on the road
• Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset
• Willingness to work long hours, weekends, and travel extensively across multiple regions
• Familiarity with East African roads, border crossings, and terrain (advantageous)
• A passion for travel and commitment to Intrepid’s responsible travel philosophy
• Alignment with Intrepid’s values: Real, Impactful, Ambitious, Together
• A digital mindset and comfort with basic tech tools
• Driver-guide qualifications (advantageous but not essential)