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If you’re considering hiring a Private Driver or Chauffeur it’s prudent to think about what exactly you’d like the role to entail, as these days the job is about much more than a clean driving licence.
The Importance of a Good Chauffeur.
At Melissa PS we know that hiring the right person as your Chauffeur is integral to the smooth running of your life and affairs, which is why we take the responsibility extremely seriously and only ever bring forward the highest calibre of candidate.
Furthermore, we will find the right candidate for you – the way you want the role to be conducted, the way you want it to fit seamlessly into your daily operations, with the right temperament for your family, your life and your specific requirements.
Our Chauffeurs serve clients across the world – from Mayfair to Monaco and San Marino to Saudi Arabia – including corporates, celebrities, dignitaries, nobility and royalty. Whatever your Private Driver requirements, we can help.
The Distinction Between Private Drivers and Chauffeurs.
This can fall down to a mere question of terminology and preference, but in essence, a Driver is responsible for the vehicle, whilst a Chauffeur is also duty bound to its passengers – their safety, welfare and comfort. The term Chauffeur Driver can therefore give rise to a degree of confusion, but essentially it is used in reference to a Chauffeur – an experienced, licensed professional.
Why Hire a Chauffeur Through Melissa Private Staffing.
At Melissa PS your comfort and safety is paramount, which is why when you need to discuss your Chauffeur requirements – current or prospective – you can call us at any time of the day or night, wherever you are in the world. We pride ourselves on being receptive and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
No question is too trivial or indeed too large – no matter the scale of your assignment, we are ready to help.
Chauffeur FAQs: What a Chauffeur’s Role Entails:
- Driving your employer and their associates between various locations
- Driving the client’s family members between locations including to school or social events
- Helping passengers with luggage
- Restocking the vehicle with refreshments and other items that passengers might wish to have during their journey
- Giving passengers information about their journey
- Performing small errands
- Opening doors for all passengers
- Helping passengers get in and out of the vehicle
- Keeping the vehicle clean and in excellent running order (mechanically speaking)
Chauffeur FAQ’s: The Traditional Chauffeur’s Role.
Traditionally a Chauffeur is a skilled driver, employed to safely transport their employer as and when they need. That remains the case, but the modern-day Chauffeur – whether employed by a family or on a corporate basis – must also be skilled in a range of other areas.
As a bare minimum, Chauffeurs must be polite, professional, well organised, mechanically-minded and – importantly – discreet.
Chauffeur FAQs: Role Requirements and Proficiencies:
- Ability to deal calmly with unexpected circumstances or delays
- Ability to work with people at all levels
- Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge
- Excellent customer care skills
- Excellent driving skills and respect for other road users
- Excellent geographical and route knowledge
- Excellent timekeeping
- Polite, diplomatic and professional manner always
- Responsible attitude towards client privacy and safety
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Personal presentation, including attire and personal hygiene
- Safe motoring and driving techniques
- Discretion
- Security-minded
- Punctuality
- Polite, considerate, diplomatic
