Vintage Driver London, England
Job description
The Peninsula London is delighted to announce we are seeking a Vintage Driver to provide professional and efficient service to hotel and residential guests using the Hotel’s vintage car fleet. This position will have intricate knowledge and passion for vintage cars, its history, and basic mechanical requirements. The role is more than driving guests in vintage cars but will have the confidence to be able to speak and present these unique automobiles contributing to a memorable guest experience. One of the many traditions embraced by The Peninsula Hotels is the company’s commitment to transport. The group maintains a fleet of exquisite, customized vehicles for the convenience of its guests; these ensure that even before arriving at The Peninsula London, guests can experience the luxury and attention to detail that defines our brand.
- An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel opening in London
- Market-leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits
- Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team
Key accountabilities
- Responsible for the Peninsula’s Vintage car fleet, maintenance, and upkeep to ensure highest service quality. Ensures that the vehicles are set up according to guest preferences and profiles, and according to hotel policies.
- Ensures that the vehicles are in immaculate condition (mechanical, cleanliness and physical condition).
- Upon receipt of job order for transfers and shopping excursions to re-confirm with Concierge Desk to understand the guests’ exact needs and areas of interest in shops to be visited and items to be purchased.
- To be vigilant to safety precautions and adhere to all rules and regulations imposed on UK driver license holders.
General requirements
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a driver within a luxury hotel property or similar.
- Must hold a full UK driver’s license and a PCO Licence and understand and comply with UK driving legislation
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, highly adaptable, naturally positive.
- Friendly and helpful demeanour with ability and confidence to hold polite conversations.
- Fluent English communication proficiency.
At the Peninsula London, we look after:
Your financial wellbeing:
- Excellent salary package
- Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues
- Life Insurance
- Enhanced company contribution on pension plan
Your medical care:
- Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan
- Workplace nursery salary exchange program
Your daily health routine:
- State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room, contemplation room and nursing mothers’ room
- Colleague restaurant with healthy and balanced 24/7 food offerings
- On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions
Other perks:
- High street and online shopping discounts
- Rewards and recognition initiatives
- Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire
In 2023, we will share the next steps with suitable candidates prior to inviting you to meet with our team. During our intimate recruitment events, you will have an opportunity to engage with our leaders as well as gain a better understanding of our unique culture and why The Peninsula London will be a special workplace that you can call home.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Peninsula family and receiving your resume.
The Peninsula London will open with 190 guestrooms, 25 luxury residences, restaurants, spa and wellness and banqueting facilities, overlooking Hyde Park Corner in the heart of Belgravia nestled between the Royal Parks. The Peninsula has long embraced heritage, service, exquisite design, and innovation which we are excited to bring to London with this historic opening.
