Driver and Valeter – Car Rental Sector

Recruitment Avenue; Greater London, London; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated driver to ensure the safe delivery and collection of vehicles across central London. This role involves engaging with customers directly, maintaining high standards of vehicle presentation, and providing excellent service. You'll be responsible for ensuring vehicles are road legal and addressing any customer concerns promptly. The ideal candidate will possess a full UK driving licence, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to their work. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact on customer satisfaction and service quality.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail and reliability are crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect vehicles, ensuring they meet customer specifications.
• Provide a high-quality valeting service and maintain vehicle standards.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Reliable / good time keeping

Self-motivated / proactive approach

Work well under pressure

Physical aptitude

Job description

Salary: £27k

Location: London – Victoria

As a driver, you will be meeting customers at the central London office, clients’ homes and businesses.

Your role is to deliver and collect vehicles to customer specified requirements and inform customers of all relevant information regarding vehicle handover – and termination, checking license and taking payment if required.

You will prepare the company’s vehicles to a high standard, identify any fleet maintenance and damage issues, and offer a quality service to customers.

Another part of the role is to play a key part in providing a prompt and professional valeting service. The ideal applicant will be able to produce a high quality of valeting from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prior to accepting responsibility of a vehicle ensure it is road legal and that all damage corresponds with the documentation that the movement relates to.
• Ensure you have corresponding paperwork to support any vehicle that you are going to drive on the public highway.
• Ensure all supplementary paperwork requirements are completed in line with account-specific requirements.
• Identify damage and faults to vehicles at the collection point.
• In instances of customer dissatisfaction, take ownership of the problem and report to your manager.
• Ensure the safety and security of customers, staff, vehicles, equipment and premises always.
• Clean the inside and outside of a variety of vehicles
• Ensure vehicles are washed, vacuumed and polished to a high standard
• Inspect the vehicle for any repair quality issues
• Use all products and chemicals safely
• General driving duties as required

Key Skills/Experience Needed:

• Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)
• Work well in a team & independently
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Reliable / good time keeping
• Self-motivated / proactive approach to work
• Work well under pressure
• Physical aptitude is required due to the nature of the work