PERSONAL DRIVER – JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Driving & Transportation
Drive the assigned vehicle safely and responsibly as per the employer’s requirements.
Transport the employer, family members, guests, or authorized personnel to offices, factories, meetings, airports, hotels, and other locations.
Maintain punctuality and ensure timely pickup and drop-off.
Plan routes in advance to avoid unnecessary delays and traffic.
Follow all traffic rules and road safety regulations.
Drive carefully during day and night and in different weather conditions.
2. Vehicle Maintenance
Keep the vehicle clean, neat, and in good condition at all times.
Check fuel, engine oil, coolant, tyre pressure, battery, lights, brakes, and other basic vehicle conditions regularly.
Inform the employer immediately about any vehicle problem or abnormal noise.
Coordinate with the service center for servicing, repairs, insurance, pollution checks, and other vehicle-related requirements.
Ensure the vehicle is serviced according to the manufacturer's recommended schedule.
Maintain vehicle documents such as RC, insurance, PUC, permit, and other applicable documents.
3. Daily Vehicle Readiness
Ensure the vehicle is ready before the employer's scheduled departure time.
Check the vehicle before starting each day's duty.
Maintain adequate fuel/charging level.
Keep essential items such as first-aid kit, emergency tools, spare tire, and required vehicle accessories available.
Ensure the vehicle is parked safely at the designated location.
4. Professional Conduct
Maintain a professional, polite, respectful, and disciplined attitude.
Maintain confidentiality regarding the employer's personal, family, business, travel, and financial information.
Do not discuss the employer's activities or conversations with outsiders.
Maintain proper dress and personal hygiene.
Avoid unnecessary conversations while the employer is travelling or working.
Follow instructions given by the employer or authorized management personnel.
5. Time Management
Report for duty on time and remain available according to the assigned schedule.
Be prepared for early morning, late-night, weekend, or emergency travel when required.
Inform the employer in advance if there is any unavoidable delay.
Maintain flexibility according to the employer's travel requirements.
6. Airport / Railway / Guest Transportation
Pick up and drop off the employer, guests, customers, directors, or senior employees as instructed.
Assist with luggage when required.
Ensure guests are transported safely and comfortably.
Monitor arrival and departure timings to ensure timely transportation.
7. Records & Expenses
Maintain a daily vehicle logbook.
Record:
Date
Starting KM
Closing KM
Total KM
Fuel/charging details
Destination
Purpose of travel
Parking/toll expenses
Submit fuel, toll, parking, servicing, and other vehicle-related bills as required.
Maintain proper records of vehicle expenses.
8. Safety & Emergency Responsibilities
Follow defensive driving practices.
Ensure passenger safety at all times.
Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Avoid mobile phone usage while driving.
Handle vehicle breakdowns, accidents, and emergencies responsibly.
Immediately inform the employer/management in case of an accident or emergency.
Follow company procedures for reporting accidents or vehicle damage.
9. Confidentiality & Security
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding:
Employer's travel plans
Family information
Business meetings
Customer/vendor visits
Personal discussions
Company information
Do not take photographs, videos, or recordings without permission.
Do not allow unauthorized persons to use the vehicle.
Ensure the vehicle and personal belongings of passengers are secure.
10. Additional Duties
Assist with errands, document collection, courier delivery, bank-related visits, or other authorized personal/company work when required.
Support administrative or transportation-related activities as instructed.
Coordinate with security, reception, administration, and other staff when required.
Perform any other reasonable duties assigned by the employer.
KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Requirement Details Education Minimum 10th / 12th preferred Driving License Valid LMV driving licenceExperience3–5 years preferred Driving Knowledge Local routes, highways and major cities Communication Basic Tamil/English/Hindi as required Skills Safe driving, punctuality, route planning Personality Honest, disciplined, polite and trust worthy Other Good knowledge of vehicle maintenance
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
100% safe driving
Punctual pickup/drop
Zero avoidable traffic violations
Proper vehicle cleanliness
Timely vehicle servicing
Accurate KM/fuel records
No unauthorized vehicle usage
Strict confidentiality
Professional behavior