Knowing a bit about being a Chauffeur:
A chauffeur is a person who provides safe, smooth, punctual transportation, combined with quality customer service, for a variety of clients. While most chauffeurs are employed by limousine companies, there are also a number of other opportunities in this exciting and challenging career field. For example, chauffeurs are employed by corporations, top-notch hotels, private individuals, tour operators and chauffeur car-hire companies.
Why be a Chauffeur?
- If you are a person who:
- enjoys driving, responsibility and a variety in job assignments
- prefers being ‘out and about’ rather than being ‘chained to a desk’
- likes to work with people and be an important ‘Team Member’
- can provide your clients with a security environment
- appreciates the challenge of developing a plan and ‘making it happen’
Then this may be the career you have been looking for. Many Chauffeurs work only part-time, yet earn the equivalent of full-time wages. Certain types of clients tip very generously! Many people think of chauffeurs only in connection with celebrities and long, luxurious limousines. While this is certainly a part of the overall picture, chauffeurs in fact get to meet, help and work with people from all walks of life.
What kind of person makes a good Chauffeur?
To succeed as a chauffeur, you must first of all be service-oriented. If you like to help people and can project a ‘service attitude’, then you have one of the key qualities of a good chauffeur. An essential element of the chauffeur’s job is to make people’s “special occasions” truly special. This requires being able to ‘read’ people and anticipate their needs so that you can provide the smoothest and most efficient service possible. A good chauffeur must also be flexible. That means you must be able to adapt to a wide variety of situations and deal with all kinds of clients all the while maintaining that ‘service attitude’AS A MOBILE PERSONAL ASSISTANT WITH SECURITY AWARENESS.
What knowledge and skills does a Chauffeur need?
A Chauffeur needs to have an excellent knowledge of the area he or she will be operating in. Some formal initial training. First-rate map-reading and route planning skills are essential. Chauffeurs need to know the best places to go and the best sights to see, and how to best get to and from them. Chauffeurs need to have good driving and ‘people handling’ skills.
How do I acquire the Initial Training, Knowledge and Skills?
The best way is to learn from those who are professionals and have extensive experience in the industry. Our selected and highly qualified instructors are eager to help you gain the knowledge and skills you will need to become a successful Chauffeur. Each one of them are working Chauffeurs and specialise in a related area. These additional specialities include First Aid, Close Protection Requirements, Safety and Security Awareness and Operation Management, in addition to learning how to plan a route, deal with clients, maximise tips, etc.
What are the requirements for admission?
To be admitted, you will need:
- A full and current driving licence.
- To be aged over 28 years of age.
To have your initial application form accepted.
Is there an age limit for Chauffeurs?
Because of the expensive cars you will be driving, insurance companies require that applicants must be over 28. However there is no maximum age restrictions as this is probably the only profession where you will be more in demand the older and more experienced you become.
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