At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive and valet vehicles, ensuring they are customer-ready and well-maintained.
- Company: Join U-Drive, a trusted family-owned vehicle rental company with 43 years of excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 30 days leave, and employee discounts on rentals.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with training opportunities and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a friendly team and make a real impact in customer service.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence and experience in customer-facing roles preferred.
The predicted salary is between 29741 - 29741 £ per year.
About Us
With a 43-year history, U-Drive is a trusted family-owned vehicle rental company specialising in high-quality cars, LCVs, and specialist vehicles across the UK. We take pride in delivering excellent service to both business customers and private hirers.
U-Drive are looking for a friendly and ‘can-do’ driver/valeter who thrives in a customer-focused environment for our Fareham branch!
About the Role
As a Driver/Valeter at U-Drive, you'll play a crucial role in the efficient operation of our Fareham branch, working a 45-hour week on a Monday to Saturday rolling rota. This role will require weekend shifts to be carried out from the Southampton branch, on a rotating basis. This position involves driving responsibilities alongside vehicle valeting tasks to ensure our rental vehicles are well-maintained and customer ready. Whether delivering vehicles to branches or directly to customers, your attention to detail and commitment to customer service are paramount.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive, deliver, and/or collect vehicles as directed
- Clean and valet vehicles to U-Drive standards
- Conduct end-of-hire vehicle checks for damage
- Complete drivers' logs and branch sign-in/out
- Perform Pre-Rental and Post-Rental Vehicle Inspections, reporting faults and damage
- Park vehicles in designated areas
- Assist customers by showcasing vehicles and explaining controls
Requirements
- Full UK driving license
- Prior professional driving or vehicle delivery experience, such as branch transfers, customer drop-offs, or rental or fleet driving
- Experience in a customer-facing role
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Able to work a Monday-to-Saturday rolling rota
- Able to work weekend shifts from the Southampton branch, including rotating weekend shifts
- Vehicle valeting or cleaning experience, for example preparing rental cars to branch standards, is a plus
- Experience with vehicle inspections and damage reporting, such as end-of-hire checks, noting faults, or completing condition reports, is a bonus
- Confidence driving vehicle types beyond standard cars, such as vans, light commercial vehicles, or specialist rental vehicles, would be advantageous
Benefits
- Annual salary of 29,741.41 GBP per year
- 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with length of service
- Employee discount on U-Drive rental vehicles, including discounts for friends and family
- Company-sponsored training and development opportunities
- Access to Employee Discount Program offering savings at over 3,000 retailers
- Employee Assistance Program in partnership with Health Assured
- On-site parking where available
Driver/Valeter in Fareham employer: U-Drive
U-Drive is an exceptional employer that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture in the heart of Fareham. With competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional development, we ensure our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Join us to be part of a family-owned business that prioritises customer service and employee satisfaction, while enjoying unique benefits like discounts on vehicle rentals and access to a wide range of retail savings.
