Driver/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

About Us

With a 43-year history, U-Drive is a trusted family-owned vehicle rental company specialising in high-quality cars, LCVs, and specialist vehicles across the UK. We take pride in delivering excellent service to both business customers and private hirers.

U-Drive are looking for a friendly and ‘can-do' driver/valeter who thrives in a customer-focused environment for our Fareham branch!

About The Role

As a Driver/Valeter at U-Drive, you'll play a crucial role in the efficient operation of our Fareham branch, working a 45-hour week on a Monday to Saturday rolling rota. This role will require weekend shifts to be carried out form the Southampton branch, on a rotating basis.

This position involves driving responsibilities alongside vehicle valeting tasks to ensure our rental vehicles are well-maintained and customer ready. Whether delivering vehicles to branches or directly to customers, your attention to detail and commitment to customer service are paramount.

Key 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

Requirements

• Full UK driving license
• Prior professional driving or vehicle delivery experience, such as branch transfers, customer drop-offs, or rental or fleet driving
• Experience in a customer-facing role
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Able to work a Monday-to-Saturday rolling rota
• Able to work weekend shifts from the Southampton branch, including rotating weekend shifts
• Vehicle valeting or cleaning experience, for example preparing rental cars to branch standards, is a plus
• Experience with vehicle inspections and damage reporting, such as end-of-hire checks, noting faults, or completing condition reports, is a bonus
• Confidence driving vehicle types beyond standard cars, such as vans, light commercial vehicles, or specialist rental vehicles, would be advantageous

Benefits

• Annual salary of 29,741.41 GBP per year
• 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Employee discount on U-Drive rental vehicles, including discounts for friends and family
• Company-sponsored training and development opportunities
• Access to Employee Discount Program offering savings at over 3,000 retailers
• Employee Assistance Program in partnership with Health Assured
• On-site parking where available