Part time Driver - Government Car Service

Job summary

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.

Job description

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 based on operational requirements

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.

Person specification

Essential criteria

• You will hold a full clean UK driving licence and have previous experience as a driver at a similar level;
• You are a committed and calm person, with extensive experience of driving both within and around London, driving both major and minor routes and have an excellent knowledge of The Highway Code;
• You are able to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles;
• You can build positive relationships with both internal and external colleagues and are happy to contribute towards continually improving our service.

Due to insurance restrictions for Government Car Drivers we are unable to offer to any candidates under the age of 21.