Driver and Valeter

U-Drive Limited; Fareham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle rental company is seeking a Driver/Valeter for their Fareham branch. You will be responsible for driving, delivering, and cleaning vehicles to ensure they are ready for customers. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving license and a positive attitude, with duties including vehicle inspections and assisting customers. Weekend shifts will be required from the Southampton branch.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Employee discount on rental vehicles

Company-sponsored training and development

Access to Employee Discount Program

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must possess a full and clean UK driving license.

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.
• Park vehicles in designated areas.
• Assist customers by showcasing vehicles and explaining controls.

Skills

Full and clean UK driving license

Positive 'can do' attitude

Team player with honesty and trustworthiness

Ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced environment

Prompt and courteous response to queries

Job description

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 Sunday rolling rota. This role will require weekend shifts to be carried out from the Southampton branch. 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

The ideal candidate will have:

• Full and clean UK driving license


• Positive "can do" attitude


• Team player with honesty and trustworthiness


• Ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced environment


• Prompt and courteous response to queries

About Us

With a 42-year history, U-Drive is a trusted family-owned vehicle rental company specializing 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.

Benefits

• 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

Registered Office: U-Drive Limited, 48-56 Old Wareham Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4QR. Registered in England No 3183986