About UsWith 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 RoleAs 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 ResponsibilitiesDrive, deliver, and/or collect vehicles as directedClean and valet vehicles to U-Drive standardsConduct end-of-hire vehicle checks for damageComplete drivers' logs and branch sign-in/outPerform Pre-Rental and Post-Rental Vehicle Inspections, reporting faults and damagePark vehicles in designated areasAssist customers by showcasing vehicles and explaining controlsRequirementsThe ideal candidate will have:Full UK driving licensePrior professional driving or vehicle delivery experience, such as branch transfers, customer drop-offs, or rental or fleet drivingExperience in a customer-facing roleEligible to work in the UKAble to work a Monday-to-Saturday rolling rotaAble to work weekend shifts from the Southampton branch, including rotating weekend shiftsVehicle valeting or cleaning experience, for example preparing rental cars to branch standards, is a plusExperience with vehicle inspections and damage reporting, such as end-of-hire checks, noting faults, or completing condition reports, is a bonusConfidence driving vehicle types beyond standard cars, such as vans, light commercial vehicles, or specialist rental vehicles, would be advantageousBenefitsAnnual salary of 29,741.41 GBP per year30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with length of serviceEmployee discount on U-Drive rental vehicles, including discounts for friends and familyCompany-sponsored training and development opportunitiesAccess to Employee Discount Program offering savings at over 3,000 retailersEmployee Assistance Program in partnership with Health AssuredOn-site parking where available
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
