Customer Vehicle Delivery Driver - Islington, London

Job Description

Customer Vehicle Delivery Driver - St John’s Wood, LondonMust Haves1-3 year’s driving experience (experience in automotive sector is desirable but not essential)Experience in customer vehicle delivery is desirableExperience driving Company Directors/Executives and Senior Management is desirableA good working knowledge of the UK road networkExperience of driving in Europe is desirableMust be able to safely lift a minimum of 30kgExcellent communication skillsMust have an eye for detailMust be presentableMust have a flexible approach to working hoursA full clean UK driving license.Extra Pointers: Ideally someone that has been a chauffeur/private driver and had dealings with HNW Clients. Professional and polished style with the ability to converse effectively adapting to the environment and clients. Ideally someone that is more localto the London Showroom so they are familiar with the area and central LondonDescriptionGeneral Overview of the Role- Transportation - Route planning - Manual handling - Liaising with customers and suppliers - Daily before use’ checks and fault reporting - Any other duties as and when requiredMain Activities of the RoleTransportation - Assisting with the transportation of customer vehicles between Company Showrooms and customer’s delivery destination. - Following procedures for safe driving in line with the Highway Code and the Company handbook for Use and Driving ofVehicles While at Work’. - Maintaining an awareness of Company insurance stipulations with regards to use of Company vehicles. - Occasional chauffeuring of Company Chairman and Senior Management. Route Planning - Operating vehicle satellite navigation systems.- Planning efficient routes to destinations prior to departure, accounting for transportation times, road closures, traffic etc. - Planning alternative routes to destinations in the event that you face an obstruction. Appraisal of Vehicles When assisting withthe transportation of customer vehicles: - Appraisal and re-appraisal of service loan and customer vehicles at collection and delivery. - Where vehicles require cleaning, informing customers that defects may be identified following valeting. - Liaising withthe Head of Customer Service regarding insurance regulations. Liaising with Customers and Suppliers - Representing the brand when collecting and / or delivering vehicles to customers and suppliers. - Exercising clear and concise communication skills and answeringany questions that customers or suppliers may have with regards to transportation. - Maintaining a professional and presentable appearance at all times. Daily Before Use’ Checks and Fault Reporting - Performing daily before use’ checks on Company vehiclesprior to departing including checking fuel, oil and water levels, vehicle breaks, vehicle lights, indicators, tyre pressure etc. - Informing the Sales Team where vehicles are not fit for departure. - Liaising with Workshop and / or After-Sales and ServiceStaff in order to action any necessary repairs. - Arranging alternative transportation where possible. Any Other Duties As and When Required - This may include, but is not limited to: - Performing any other duties as and when required by the Company, SeniorManagement Team and Transport Manager. - Assisting with general maintenance of Showroom during quiet periods. - Valeting of vehicles.Mayflower is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy