Part time Driver - Government Car Service

Government Recruitment Service; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a professional driver to join the Government Car Service (GCS) in London. The role requires exceptional service, a full clean UK driving license, and the ability to communicate effectively. The working hours will require flexibility, primarily in the evenings and Fridays. The successful candidate will provide safe and secure transport services for government departments, with training provided. Commuters must reside within reasonable distance of the London office, as relocation costs are not covered.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full clean UK driving licence.
• Required to live within commuting distance of London.
• Training to operate as a GCS driver will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Transporting individuals throughout London.
• Providing excellent customer service with clear communication.
• Following safety and security standards.
• Being aware of and applying professional codes of conduct.

Skills

Exceptional service

Excellent communication

Professionalism

Flexibility

Job description

Are you a professional driver who always provides exceptional service? Do you hold a full clean UK driving licence? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Although we welcome applications from anyone who is interest in this post, for operational reasons you will be required to live within a reasonable commuting distance from our London office (within the boundaries of the M25). In the event that this requires relocation, we cannot meet any associated relocation costs.

The Government Car Service (GCS) provides secure driver and car services for Government Departments in London. The main purpose of the job is to provide a safe and secure high quality passenger transport service to HM Government Departments.

Training to operate effectively as a GCS driver will be provided to the successful applicant.

Working hours will be:

• Monday – Wednesday 18:00 – 22:00 hrs
• Friday – any 8 continuous hours between 06:00 – 22:00

There will be a requirement to be flexible to meet the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Transporting individuals throughout London;
• Providing excellent customer service, communicating clearly and in a timely way with all stakeholders to ensure delivery of a professional service;
• Remaining professional and discreet at all times;
• Ensuring you follow recommended safety and security standards;
• Proactively adjusting plans to overcome potential obstacles and setbacks and ensure effective delivery;
• Keeping abreast of developments particularly impacting on achievement of plans such as traffic congestion, road works and transport disruption;
• Being aware of and applying all appropriate professional codes of conduct eg. Drivers Standards, High way Code, Driver rule book, confidentiality;
• Driving considerately and ensuring self and vehicle are well presented and on time – a uniform is provided for the successful candidate.