The Role of a Private Chauffeur
The role of a private chauffeur requires driving their client, family, friends and/or associates to requested locations. This is during an agreed set of hours and it is your job to provide safe and reliable travel at all times. Those seeking chauffeur jobs in London must be flexible with their hours, expectations, and availability. This will typically be discussed at the interview stage.
A chauffeur’s day typically includes driving clients to meetings, shopping, dinners, events, or the theatre. If the family has children, the chauffeur may need to take them to and from school with the nanny. Occasionally, they will be required for airport runs or to collect and deliver items.
A chauffeur must know the area and its roads well to ensure a smooth and timely trip for their client. It is also important for the applicant to know of alternative routes if necessary. In addition to having excellent driving skills, they will need to be fully aware of how to take care of the vehicle.
This means that they will be responsible for its upkeep and maintenance. When applying for private driver in London jobs, you must be organised, punctual and practical at every stage. A chauffeur is a vital asset to a household to ensure they have guaranteed travel arrangements. In this line of work, discreetness is of the utmost importance and a confidentially agreement is often required.
Looking to hire a Chauffeur
When you come to us for the best private driver London has to offer, we’ll fully understand your needs. From there we can make sure we provide the most relevant candidates for the role.
We will advertise the role, review applications and CVs, and conduct one-on-one interviews with selected candidates. So we can select the best applicants for you to review and arrange an interview. We will check references before your interview and contact selected candidates if they need a DBS certificate. Applicants must have at least two years of experience in a similar household and a proven commitment to a role.
Many of the private chauffeurs we employ have years of experience experienced in working for private clients. This ensures they can uphold the utmost discreetness and privacy. They will have experience in driving and caring for luxury vehicles and dressing professionally and smartly.
Some drivers have advanced skills, including chauffeur, defensive driving, skid control, and anti-hijacking training. Many chauffeurs also have experience or training in security for the protection of their clients.
Chauffeur Jobs
If you are looking for a chauffeur job, The Graham Agency lists available roles. If you like the look of a role we can match you with clients based on your experience and availability. We strive to match clients with chauffeurs for a strong professional relationship.
As a chauffeur, you will need to be flexible with working hours. In this role, you can expect to work for long hours and/or early in the morning or late at night. Expectations will likely be discussed during the interview process, as well as any additional requirements for the role.
Chauffeurs benefit from extra skills like security and personal protection. It is also helpful to have additional driving experience and knowledge to ensure the safety of your client.
It should be expected to drive not only your client but their family, friends and associates. You may also be required to collect items from various locations from time to time. It is a role that requires flexibility, patience and discreetness as you will be working with high-profile clients.
If you are interested in finding a chauffeur job, get in touch with us. We can put you in contact with people who require a private chauffeur that’s suitable for you.
If you are interested in finding a chauffeur job, get in touch with us and we can put you in contact with people who require a private chauffeur that’s suitable for you.
Call Us Now for a Private Driver
If you are looking to hire a private chauffeur, get in touch with us to discuss your requirements. We work with you to understand your needs and everyone on our books goes through strict vetting and an assessment of their ethos. This way we can ensure someone is the most suitable candidate for you before you interview them.
Since 1984, we have built a reputation as a reliable agency for domestic staff. We have over 35 years of experience providing domestic staff to households across London. We also cover the home counties and across the UK, attracting high-profile clients and highly experienced staff. This is because of our discreetness and professionalism and desire to match the right candidate to the right household.