Job description
A family based in Mayfair are looking for an experienced and professional chauffeur to predominantly assist the female principal and their two children aged 6 and a newborn. The core hours will be 7:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and Saturdays 9am to 4pm. You will be asked to occasionally travel abroad to the USA and Middle East.
Duties
- School runs for the eldest daughter and taking her to activities
- Driving the principal to appointments and engagements
- Load the car with the pram and any luggage
- Run household errands
- Oversee the cleaning and fuelling of the vehicles, which includes two Rolls Royce and a new Range Rover
- Occasionally accompany the principal to and from the car to her location
Candidate requirements:
- The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working a chauffeur and have an expert knowledge of London, particularly within a 5 mile radius of Mayfair (Belgravia, Knightsbridge etc)
- Proven experience driving Range Rover and Rolls Royce in previous roles is a must
- Be a good team player as you will work closely with the house manager and housekeeper
- Enjoy an active and varied role
- You need to be safety conscious, Mayfair is a highly targeted area, and you need to ensure that the cars are left in a safe position and be aware when loading/unloading the cars
- Close protection/Security experience is highly desirable
- You will need to be well presented and follow proper chauffeur etiquette. Work attire will be a suit and tie
- Attention to detail is key. Presentation, cleanliness and ensuring everything is being sanitised in and out of the car
- The principal is looking for a candidate who is reliable, punctual and extremely professional
DBS check required at offer stage
How to apply:
Applying for this position: Please email your interest in this position to [email protected]. Please ensure you include the reference number for the position you are applying for (found at the top of the advert). For candidates who are not currently registered with Eden Private Staff, please include an up-to-date CV when applying. Applicants for this position should have excellent checkable references and a valid DBS. Please note we only register candidates with a minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role.