Drivers at Wimbledon 2027

The Wimbledon Championships; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Wimbledon Championships in London is recruiting drivers to support transport operations for 2027. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an on-site assessment 27–29 January 2027. You must live within 10 miles of Wimbledon, hold a UK driving licence for 5 years, and be available 18 June–12 July 2027.

Drivers move high-profile clients between accommodation sites and official venues, working in shifts with potential vehicle-home opportunities. Training on 12–14 June is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence held for 5 years.
• Based within 10-mile radius of Wimbledon.
• Available to work 18 Jun–12 Jul 2027 (including weekends).
• Comfortable using smartphone navigation and apps.
• Excellent customer service and presentable appearance.

Responsabilités

• Work as part of a drivers' team to deliver a professional courtesy car service.
• Chauffeuring competitors, officials and VIPs to/from The Championships.
• Manage arrivals/departures of guests from London airports/stations.
• Follow directions from Fleet Management and operational leads.
• Provide discreet, high-quality passenger service at all times.
• Adhere to road safety and traffic regulations.

Connaissances

Safe driving

Customer service

English proficiency

Navigation apps

Large vehicle handling

Description du poste

Job description

We're looking to recruit a team of drivers to help deliver a world class transport service at The Championships 2027. Applicants will be contacted in December regarding the outcome of their application, and if successfully shortlisted, will be invited to attend an in person assessment centre between 27-29 January 2027.

What are we looking for?

Our values of Heritage, Integrity, Respect and Excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for individuals who can display these when providing outstanding customer service, ensuring an unforgettable experience for every guest.

• Safe and competent driver, proficient in operating both manual and automatic vehicles, with the confidence to drive larger vehicles supplied by our Official Vehicle Partner, Land Rover.
• Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity, commitment and professionalism
• Comprehensive driving knowledge of South West and Central London, including the surrounding airports
• Confident using technology and able to competently operate a smartphone including navigation software, as well as adapt to new platforms with ease.
• Responds quickly and calmly to changes in instructions
• Handles interactions with confidentiality at all times
• Previous experience of providing excellent customer service
• Smart and presentable while representing the AELTC
• Excellent communication and English language skills (additional foreign languages would be beneficial)

Important Information

• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• You must hold a valid and current driving licence and have done so for 5 years
• You must be based within a 10-mile radius of Wimbledon during the period of the contract
• You will be required to have your driving licence status validated through an independent organisation and/or to undergo a DBS check for certain driving roles.
• You must be available to work every day from 18 June - 12 July 2027 (including weekends).
• You will be required to attend two days of mandatory training on site at the AELTC between Saturday 12 June – Monday 14 June

If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to an in-person Assessment Centre taking place between 27 - 29 January 2027.

The Driving Role

Our drivers are an integral part of the transport team as they will move a wide variety of high-profile clients from accommodation sites throughout London to the AELTC and other official venues. Responsibilities include:

• Working as part of a large team of drivers to deliver a professional and timely courtesy car service to The Championships
• Chauffeuring competitors, officials and accredited VIPs to and from The Championships, Qualifying and official practice venues from the first day of practice until the end of The Championships
• Servicing arrivals and departures of competitors and invited guests from London airports and stations at the beginning and end of their stay
• Working under the guidance and direction of the Fleet Management team
• Providing an exceptional and discrete level of service to all passengers
• Adhering to all relevant road safety, highway and traffic regulations

Shift Patterns:

• Schedules generally run as alternating AM & PM shifts e.g., PM Monday, AM Tuesday, PM Wednesday
• Each shift will last approximately 7 hours and have staggered start times; AM shifts run between 6:00-16:30 and PM shifts run between 13:00-01:30. Your exact shift time will be allocated to you should you be successful. Due to the nature of the operation, shift lengths may vary depending on demand, meaning you could occasionally finish earlier or later than scheduled. Drivers are therefore asked to avoid making commitments within at least one hour of their anticipated finish time to allow for potential overruns.
• Following a PM shift, there may be occasions where you are permitted to take a vehicle home and start an AM shift the next day from home. This arrangement is not guaranteed however and is subject to operational requirements and suitable home parking. Please do not assume a vehicle will be available for your journey home.
• You will be allocated days off throughout the tournament, with opportunity to take on more shifts should you wish

Minibus Shifts:

Minibus shifts are also available alongside our main fleet and contribute to our shuttle service. The role is less technology heavy, and shifts will either be only AM or only PM shifts with a minimum of two days off throughout the tournament. If you hold the correct minibus entitlement on your driving licence (Category B, D1 (101) or D1), and are interested in minibus shifts, you will be able to specify this on the application form and dedicated training will be provided.

About us:

The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Championships) Limited (AELTC) organises and stages The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships, widely regarded as the world’s premier tennis tournament and are home to one of the world’s most prestigious tennis clubs.

The Championships attract over 500,000 visitors every year and has a global television audience of up to 1 billion people. Each year, we directly employ around 2,200 people to work in a variety of guest-facing and operational roles such as Retail, Guest Services, Player Services, Court Services, Accreditation and many others.

Our values of Heritage, Integrity, Respect and Excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for individuals who can display these when providing excellent customer service, ensuring a memorable experience for every guest.