# Driver/Valeter

**Company:** [U-Drive](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/mwzSxt2kDGsJrUQjGrVUC8.md)
**Location:** Fareham, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Branches

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## Description

**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 form 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

The ideal candidate will have:

-   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