Government Car Service Driver

Found in: Talent UK 2 C2 - 3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom UK Civil Service Full time

Job summary

We recognise the challenges that people with protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities. �

Are you a professional driver who always provides exceptional customer service?

Do you hold a full clean UK driving licence?

If so, we'd love to hear from you

Although we welcome applications from anyone who is interested in this post, applicants must be aware that, for operational reasons, you will be required to live within a reasonable commuting distance from our London office (within the boundaries of the M25). In the event that this requires relocation, we cannot meet any associated costs or expenses.

Job description

The Government Car Service (GCS) provides secure driver and car services for Government Departments in London.

The main purpose of the job is to provide a safe and secure high quality passenger transport service to HM Government Departments.

Training to operate effectively as a GCS Driver will be provided to the successful candidate.

Working hours will be:

Monday - Wednesday 1800 hours - 2200 hours.
Friday - any 8 continuous hours up until 2200 hours.

There will be a requirement to be flexible to meet the needs to of the business.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

� Transporting individuals throughout London.

� Providing excellent customer service, communicating clearly and in a timely way with all stakeholders to ensure delivery of a professional service.

� Remaining professional and discreet at all times.

� Ensuring you follow recommended safety and security standards.

� Pro-actively adjusting plans to overcome potential obstacles and set-backs.

� Juggling priorities or adapting plans as appropriate to ensure effective delivery.

� Keeping abreast of developments potentially impacting on achievement of plans such as traffic congestion, road works and transport disruptions.

� Ensuring all safety and security measures are applied in carrying out instructed actions.

� Escalating critical issues where instructions conflict with other operational priorities/standing instructions such as safety, security considerations, statutory obligations.

� Being aware of and applying all appropriate professional codes of conduct Drivers Standards, Highway Code, Drivers Rule Book, confidentiality.

� Driving considerately and ensuring self and vehicle are well presented and on time � a uniform is provided for the successful candidate.

� Communicating any changes of plans to all interested parties line manager, duty officer, customers.

� Questioning and/or seeking to clarify ambiguous, unachievable or unclear instructions.

For an in-depth insight into the role please refer to the Role Profile.

Person specification

About You

You will hold a full clean UK driving licence and have previous experience as a driver at a similar level.

You are a committed and calm person, with extensive experience of driving both within and around London, driving both the major and minor routes and have an excellent knowledge of the Highway Code.

You are able to drive both manual and automatic transmission cars.

You can build positive relationships with both internal and external colleagues and are happy to contribute towards continuously improving our service.

Due to insurance restrictions for Government Car Drivers we are unable to offer to any candidates under the age of 21.

Licences

Full Clean Driving Licence

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Delivering at PaceManaging a Quality ServiceCommunicating and Influencing

Benefits

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance.

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