A WIRRAL travel firm is offering those looking to work in the holiday industry the chance to travel to their dream destinations as a perk of the job.

Hays Travel North West, which has outlets in Birkenhead, Bebington, Heswall, Moreton, Prenton, Wallasey, West Kirby, and Ellesmere Port, has launched a search for 44 new apprentices.

Successful candidates will receive in-house training which will lead to an NVQ Level Two or Three qualification in travel and tourism as well as the opportunity to see the world.

Regional Sales Manager Simone Murphy, a former Hays apprentice, said: “We are seeing a real boom in holiday bookings as the world opens up again and we’re expecting that to continue through the year and into the future.

“That’s why we have decided to change the way we recruit apprentices, starting earlier than usual to reach more candidates and ensure we are giving the opportunity to individuals who are passionate about a career in travel.”

Simone started her career with Hays when she left school at 16 where she joined the Bebington branch.

Since starting her career, Simone has travelled to many bucket list destinations including Mexico and South Africa's Garden Route.

She said: “Hays Travel is like one big family and it is such a rewarding job. I love helping customers and seeing them happy makes me happy.

“I am so glad I pushed myself because I would have never imagined myself to be where I am now.''

The closing date for interested applications is April 11 after which all candidates will have a telephone interview and successful applicants will be invited to attend the open days in April and May in Liverpool, Manchester, and Wrexham.

The open days will be a chance to meet the staff at Hays Travel and to learn more about the travel industry and the opportunities it provides after which the successful applicants will be invited for an interview with the manager of the branch they have applied for with a projected start date in July.

Simone added: “We want to give people the chance to come along and meet us, learn more about what we do and see if a career in travel and tourism is for them.

“We provide our new recruits with a comprehensive training package with a nationally-recognised qualification at the end of it to help them make the most of this opportunity to work in this exciting sector – all that has helped me and many others succeed at Hays.”

For more details on Hays Travel apprenticeships go to https://bit.ly/3332ecB and to contact Hays Travel North West about current and upcoming job vacancies, email recruitment@hays-travel.co.uk or call 0800 215 5045.