Customer-Facing Driver & Vehicle Valeter

U-Drive Vehicle Hire; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Employee discount on rentals

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

U-Drive Vehicle Hire is seeking a friendly Driver/Valeter for the Fareham branch. The role involves driving, vehicle valeting, and ensuring rental vehicles are customer-ready. You may rotate to the Southampton branch on weekends and must meet UK work eligibility.

Offering a 45-hour week on a Monday to Saturday rota, with weekend shifts from the Southampton branch. Benefits include annual leave and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience in customer-facing roles is required.
• Prior professional driving or vehicle delivery experience preferred.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Willing to work a Monday–Saturday rolling rota including weekends from Southampton branch.

Responsibilities

• Drive, deliver, and/or collect vehicles as directed.
• Clean and valet vehicles to U-Drive standards.
• Conduct end-of-hire vehicle checks for damage.
• Complete drivers' logs and branch sign-in/out.
• Perform Pre-Rental and Post-Rental Vehicle Inspections, reporting faults and damage.
• Park vehicles in designated areas.
• Assist customers by showcasing vehicles and explaining controls.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Customer-facing experience

Driving/Delivery experience

Eligible to work in the UK

Flexible weekend schedule

Valeting experience

Vehicle inspections

Drive vans/LCVs

Job description

U-Drive Vehicle Hire is seeking a friendly Driver/Valeter for the Fareham branch. The role involves driving, vehicle valeting, and ensuring rental vehicles are customer-ready. You may rotate to the Southampton branch on weekends and must meet UK work eligibility.

Offering a 45-hour week on a Monday to Saturday rota, with weekend shifts from the Southampton branch. Benefits include annual leave and staff discounts.