Private Driver / Chauffeur - Self-Employed in Aylesford

Description

JOB TITLE: Private Driver / Chauffeur – Self-Employed

LOCATION: Main location is Kent, but required to drive all over the UK

WORKING HOURS:

• Flexible schedule required
• Approximately 20hours per week

A bit about the role

We are seeking a reliable, professional and flexible private driver to provide transport support for a senior business professional using a company vehicle.

We are seeking an experienced, polished Chauffeur to provide an exceptional, discreet, and highly professional driving service for an Executive, based in Kent.

This is a self-employed position requiring a high degree of flexibility. Hours will be arranged on an ad hoc basis and may include weekdays, evenings, and weekends depending on business requirements. The successful candidate should be available to accommodate varying schedules and short-notice requests where possible..

Some of the key responsibilities

• Provide a safe, smooth, and punctual driving service for a senior business professional, ensuring timely transport to meetings, appointments, airports, events, and other engagements.
• Deliver a professional and discreet chauffeur-style service, maintaining a calm, comfortable, and secure environment for all passengers at all times.
• Maintain the vehicle to a high standard, ensuring it is always clean, fuelled, well presented, and ready for use.
• Plan routes efficiently using strong knowledge of London roads, traffic conditions, and alternative routes to ensure journeys run seamlessly and on schedule.
• Remain flexible to changing schedules, including occasional waiting duties, early starts, evenings, weekends, and ad hoc travel requirements.
• Assist with occasional errands or delegated tasks when required, while ensuring any vehicle maintenance or servicing requirements are reported promptly.
• Uphold complete discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism in all aspects of the role.

Requirements

• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Previous experience working as a self-employed driver or professional chauffeur.
• Experience driving luxury, executive, or high-performance vehicles preferred.
• Comfortable driving the manager’s/company vehicle.
• Excellent knowledge of London and surrounding areas, including traffic patterns and alternative routes.
• Flexible availability with the ability to work varied and ad hoc hours, including short-notice requests.
• Excellent timekeeping, presentation, and attention to detail.
• Calm, reliable, and professional manner with the ability to remain composed under pressure.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Discreet, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Good IT/navigation skills preferred.
• DBS check required prior to commencement.

Benefits

• Competitive self-employed day rate / hourly rate, depending on experience
• Flexible working arrangement with varied and interesting assignments
• Use of a high-quality company vehicle
• Opportunity to work in a professional and respectful environment
• Long-term and consistent working relationship for the right candidate
• Travel across London and the UK