Chauffeur Sought for Principal near Cardiff

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A gentleman, based in Barry, CF62, Wales is now looking for a full-time Chauffeur to work for him and his husband, primarily in the UK, and occasionally around Europe. The role is live out and you should be able to commute easily to the property. You must have a driving licence for this role. 

Package Offered

  • £35,000 - £55,000 gross per year depending on experience
  • Monday to Friday, working 40 hours each week - journeys will be arranged day before
  • Weekend work to be agreed in advance
  • Flexibility to do additional hours when agreed in advance (paid in overtime or time off in lieu for any time worked above the 40 hours each week)
  • If you have a military background/close protection skills this would be a bonus but not required.

Client Background
Our client and his husband are now looking for a new long-term member of staff to work for them. The role will be mainly focused around the gentleman who has cerebral palsy, his daily work meetings and appointments. He travels regularly and needs someone who is reliable and skilled at driving to be a long-term member of staff. The couple have a pet dog who may sometimes travel with them. 

You should be happy to drive around London as well as abroad as the client regularly takes trips to Europe for business. Our client currently employs two personal assistants and is also looking to hire a professional carer.  Flexibility and respect is key.

Duties
You should be a skilled and confident driver, and be happy to drive his adapted automatic car each day.  You should be able to commute to work in your own car or bike, and then drive the client’s car as part of your work duties.  Your duties will include airport runs and pickups, taking the client to meetings, and running errands and other duties required by the business and the couple. 

The client has frequent meetings, so you should be discreet and understand the need for security and privacy.  If you have a background in any close protection security or military this is a bonus.  

The client attends regular meetings across the country in the major cities, so you’ll regularly drive him to his meetings and then wait for him to conduct business.  You should be happy to assist with driving his clients, colleagues and his family if required.

A hands-on approach is key, willingness to get involved in duties as required, with a strong personal presentation and discretion.  

You should also be happy to fly out to meet the car when needed and arrange to have the car transported. 

Location
This is a live-out role so you should be within an easily commutable distance to Barry, CF62, Wales.

Days/Hours

  • Monday to Friday, working 40 hours each week between 9am and 9pm each day (any hours worked above the 40 hours will be paid in addition)
  • You should be flexible and we able to change plans last minute within your normal working hours, you may not be required each day, depending on the clients plans each day
  • Weekend work to be agreed in advance
  •  Flexibility to do extra hours when agreed in advance

Languages
You must speak a good level of English to communicate with the client and his family.

Special Skills
You should be a skilled driver and be able to commute to the property – if you have a background in security, CPO or military this is a bonus.

Interview/Start date
The client is doing interviews now for the right candidate to start ASAP. We are recruiting safely within the COVID-19 regulations.

Permanent
Posted on: 19 May 2022
Chauffeur
£35,000 - £55,000 gross per year