Job description
Chauffeur
Seasonal
Southall
£1,200 per week for 16 weeks during the high season - June to September
£650 per week in the low season
This role requires flexibility during our busy season with regards to hours and days worked.
This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge, wants to join a fast paced and high performing team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.
We are looking for a Chauffeur to undertake the following duties on a day-to-day basis:
Key Responsibilities
- To drive Guests/VIP’s on assigned duty as directed by Fleet Controller/Logistics Manager.
- To assist passengers to enter and leave the car.
- To ensure that the assigned car is kept clean and tidy at all times with the correct passenger supplies readily available.
- To work as part of the team of chauffeurs cooperatively and willingly.
- To drive children on planned and unplanned excursions
- To report to the Fleet Co-ordinator or allocation Team Leader on a daily basis so jobs can be allocated.
- To establish a professional relationship with clients and take proper care of all passengers.
- To ensure that the work mobile phone is switched on at all times and answered when called.
- To be available on a 24/7 basis as required by operational needs.
- To respect and take appropriate orders from the Fleet Controller /Logistics Manager or allocation Team Leader at all times.
- To comply with all Health and Safety regulations as governed by the Health and Safety at work Act 1974 (and any amendments).
- To be able to provide care and ensure safety of children whilst on duty with respect to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.
- To ensure a professional approach is undertaken in performing duties when interacting with clients, colleagues and external providers, with particular emphasis on maintaining confidentiality.
- To undertake duties of a driver to include dropping and picking up internal packages items and staff as and when directed by the Fleet Controller
- To undertake manual handling activities for the loading and unloading of items relating to client and company services.
- To carry out any other reasonable requests as directed by management.
- To be aware of and adhere to organisational policies and procedures.
- To respect at all times the nature of the company’s business and adhere to strict code of conduct.
- To provide cover for colleagues in times of absence, such as annual leave.
- To be able to work on a flexible work/rota schedule as required by operational needs.
- To report any vehicle faults to appropriate department/supervisor.
- To obtain local resources information and support as required by the Client when travelling abroad.
- To be flexible and proactive in booking hotels, tickets and events on behalf of the Client when travelling abroad.
- To be able to arrange travel schedules, travel timetables and vehicle availability as necessary to support the Client travel movements when accompanying the Client abroad.
- To perform any other reasonable tasks as directed by your Team Leader/Supervisor.
- To be aware of and adhere to all of UKME’s policies and procedures.
Knowledge/Experience/Skills/Abilities
- Demonstrated experience providing executive/ VIP chauffeuring services.
- Holds a full and valid drivers licence
- Extensive knowledge of central London routes, its main attractions and sites, and also knowledge of the surrounding counties.
- Knowledge of driving in the Surrey/Newmarket Area.
- Previous experience of driving in Europe.
- Demonstrate capability of being able to schedule itineraries
Personal Attributes
- Demonstrates enthusiasm in the job and is self-motivated.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Reliable and professional at all times.
- Team player with developed interpersonal skills.
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Recognises the importance of and can maintain confidentiality.
- The capability to undertake reasonable manual handling requirements, including the loading and unloading of various items
- Flexible attitude with regards to the types of jobs willing to undertake and the hours available to work.
- Ability to work within established routines but also ability to change approach should situations require.
- Must have own transportation/access to personal transportation to and from the work base out-of-hours
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