Live-out Chauffeur in Kensington
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Location Kensington
Area Kensington, London All
Sector Household Staff - Chauffeur
Salary £4,584 gross per month
Start Date ASAP
Job Ref 121110
Description
A private family is seeking a professional, reliable, and discreet Russian speaking Private Chauffeur to join their household team. The role is predominantly child-focused, ensuring the safe and punctual transportation of children to and from school and after-school activities. A nanny will always accompany the children during these journeys.
The position also includes summer travel to Latvia, where drivers work on a rota basis alongside other team members.
Schedule: The position is permanent, live-out, full-time, Monday to Friday, usually finishing at around 5:00 PM.
Key Responsibilities:
School Runs: Safe and punctual school drop-offs and pick-ups.
After-School Activities: Driving children to and from extracurricular activities.
Household Errands: Running errands during the day as required.
Child Safety: Ensuring the highest standards of safety and care at all times (a nanny will always accompany the children).
Vehicle Care: Maintaining the cleanliness and basic upkeep of the vehicle. Vehicle: a Mercedes-Benz V-Class.
Travel Support: Providing driving services during the family's summer stay in Latvia, working on a rota with other drivers.
Latvia Summer Travel:
Working Hours: Approximately 11–12 hours per day.
Daily Rate: £348.22 gross per working day (paid separately).
Rota: 15–18 days per driver, agreed between drivers.
Additional Benefits: Daily allowance, accommodation, and flights provided.
Candidate Requirements:
Experience: Proven experience as a private driver, ideally within a family or VIP household setting.
Driving Record: Clean driving licence and excellent driving record.
Russian and English speaking
Child-Friendly: Comfortable working with children and prioritising their safety.
Professionalism: Well-presented, discreet, reliable, and punctual.
Flexibility: Willing and able to travel to Latvia during the summer months.
References: Checkable references from previous employers.
Start: ASAP
Salary: £4,584 gross per month.Formal PAYE employment.
Unless otherwise specified a minimum of 3 years relevant experience is required to receive the advertised rate of pay
Randolphs Recruitment is a well-established employment agency and employment business that recruits high-calibre service staff for private households & estates, family offices, and hospitality & events.
We provide all private household staff, including house managers, butlers, PAs, housekeepers, couples, chefs, and nannies, for permanent, temporary, or seasonal positions, live-in or live-out, in the UK and overseas. We also provide the specialist staff, such as facilities managers or engineers, that might be required for a bigger house or estate.
Randolphs was founded in 1999 by former royal butler Steven Randolph, who has worked in private and corporate VIP hospitality for over 25 years. He built the company's reputation as the most discreet and trusted in its sector.
Randolphs' consultants are a team of multilingual, professional, and passionate recruiters who have all worked either in private households or for HNWIs. They can communicate fluently in English, Russian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Their goal is to meet the needs of our UK-based and international clients, and to fulfil the dreams of those candidates who come to Randolphs to seek their next opportunity.
Clients are international, and include royal households, HNWIs, multi-property families, and well-known figures in the world of business and entertainment.
Randolphs works on the understanding that every client has unique requirements, which can change quickly or evolve gradually. We are highly flexible, with a strong 'can-do' attitude that enables us to adapt to our clients' individual needs. We understand what is meant by exceptional service, and we believe that nothing is impossible.
Dedication, discretion, trust remain both our values and our inspiration.