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Chauffeur / Driver

Always reliable and highly flexible, your Chauffeur will comfortably navigate you and your business and family’s busy schedule to ensure you never miss a minute of your daily routine.

Overview

Able to carry out special day and delivery demands, as well as regular driving such as school drop-offs, they prize high standards of safety and comfort alongside security and prestige.

Taking you to your every appointment in ultimate comfort and style is the paramount concern of our extensive and trusted fleet of first-class drivers. Their timekeeping, route knowledge and professionalism is guaranteed, ensuring you a safe and elegant ride so you arrive to your destination on time and in style.

Hiring a chauffeur

Our chauffeurs, epitomise a realm of top-tier transportation, gracing principals with the exclusive privilege of dedicated professional driver in their own opulent vehicles.

This refined mode of conveyance caters primarily to discerning travellers, including corporate executives and HNWI’s seeking the zenith of comfort, luxury and convenience.

  1. Adept Chauffeurs: Engaging these services assures the accompaniment of consummate chauffeurs—individuals steeped in expertise and elegance. Adorned in sartorial splendor, they exude not only savoir-faire but a profound knowledge of the city’s labyrinthine byways.

  2. Personalised Eminence: These chauffeurs epitomise personalised service. They handle luggage with deftness, proffer insider recommendations on local gems, and stand poised to attend to your unique whims and preferences.

  3. Airport Ascendancy: Many chauffeur services specialise in seamless and punctual airport transfers.

  4. Point-to-Point Panache: Beyond airports, they stand at your service for urban peregrinations, be it for business engagements, leisurely sojourns, or a tête-à-tête.

  5. Corporate Grandeur: These services are the quintessence of corporate mobility, catering to businesses seeking a polished and dependable means of transportation for pivotal meetings and events.

  6. Sanctum of Discretion: Chauffeur services hold sacrosanct the principles of privacy and confidentiality, making them an exalted choice for high-profile individuals and those who hold the mantle of discretion in high regard.

  7. Chauffeured Affairs: These services add an air of refinement to special occasions, ranging from weddings and proms to celebratory soirees, imbuing these moments with a dash of opulence and sophistication.

Licensed, Certified and Professional Chauffeur Services

At Irving Scott, we are unwavering in our commitment to the utmost standards of professionalism and safety. Our team shortlists the best that undergo a thorough and rigorous vetting process, including comprehensive background checks and security clearances, to ensure the safety and security of our valued clients.

In addition to holding valid and active driving licenses, which are a legal requirement for their profession, our drivers are also certified in a range of areas, such as defensive driving courses (see Security Driver description) and inclement weather training. The additional certifications attest to their mastery of the skills and knowledge required to provide a truly exceptional and safe driving experience.

The primary duty of a professional chauffeur is to transport the employer and passengers to and from destinations in a comfortable, safe, timely and efficient manner, using an executive car. They are highly trained in navigation skills, able to consult maps or navigation devices to locate optimal routes, and monitor online traffic and weather conditions to advise passengers of alternate routes.

  • They also have an up-to-date knowledge of hotels, restaurants, airports, and other local attractions. A professional driver may also be asked to make reservations, book flights, or obtain tickets to events and performances. Their extensive knowledge of the city  makes them an ideal choice for chauffeur for hire.
  • Moreover, professional drivers are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service at all times. This includes being well-groomed, dressed appropriately, and always on time.
  • They must also have excellent communication skills and be able to handle unexpected changes to the schedule with tact and diplomacy. A professional driver must be able to anticipate their employer’s needs, such as offering a refreshment or opening a door, to ensure a smooth and comfortable journey.

Our private drivers are highly trained and experienced, ensuring that all the cars are maintained to the highest standards and providing a luxurious and executive car service.

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Vehicle Maintenance

Your driver will keep the vehicle clean and ensure that it is mechanically sound and in top working order and is also responsible for checking engine fluids, maintaining the appropriate tire pressures.

When mechanical work, scheduled maintenance, professional washing and detail work is needed, they can make service appointments for scheduled maintenance and will arrange for a suitable rental vehicle if needed.

Personal and Professional Presentation

Chauffeurs are courteous and polite at all times and smartly dressed as requested by the client. Our chauffeurs are immaculately presented and practice a calm manner and attitude under all types of driving conditions.

They will happily engage or join in conversations of principals or passengers when appropriate and/or requested; staying focused on driving is of course the primary matter of concern.

Why Hire A Chauffeur?

For those seeking the ultimate in luxury and comfort, professional luxury chauffeur driven services are the answer. With a range of car classes to choose from, including the latest luxury vehicles, you can be sure to arrive in style and comfort immaculate service. Whether it be a Mercedes Benz S Class, Rolls-Royse Phantom, or another premium car, a chauffeured car is the perfect way to travel.

Experienced drivers are at the helm, ensuring that your journey is a smooth and stress-free experience. This is particularly important for those with an important meeting (or financial roadshows) to attend or have a flight to catch, as the last thing you need is to arrive feeling flustered and unprepared. Professional luxury chauffeur driven cars and services can make transportation classy and feel like a breeze.

Find a chauffeur with confidence and be driven by professionals

With their impeccable driving skills and commitment to providing top-notch service, we guarantee you can sit back, relax, and enjoy a safe and comfortable journey. Your satisfaction and peace of mind are our priorities, ensuring that your transportation needs are met with the utmost professionalism and expertise.

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Irving Scott: The Leading Chauffeur Staffing Agency

Irving Scott is the leading chauffeur hire and staffing agency, offering precedent-setting chauffeur hire and an extensive luxury fleet and chauffeur service to its esteemed clients across the globe. Here, we take immense pride in our commitment to providing only the highest quality candidates and the top choice of car class options (from extensive fleet of Mercedes Viano to Royce Phantom), ensuring that each and every client is made happy and able to travel in style and comfort.

We boast a dedicated team of highly skilled and the best chauffeurs, committed to delivering quality and exceptional service.

However, what sets Irving Scott apart from other companies is its rigorous staffing process. With a tag of being the best chauffeur company, we invest more resources into shortlisting only the most experienced and professional chauffeurs, who are trained to the highest standards in customer service, road safety, and discretion.

This allows Irving Scott to offer its clients the peace of mind that comes with knowing that their driver is fully equipped to safely handle any situation that may arise during their journey.

FAQ's

Generally, they will work 40/50 hours a week over a 5 or 6-day week.

What are the main benefits of hiring a private driver/chauffeur?

  • Less reliance on unreliable Ubers & Taxis, if the principal travels often it can actually end up costing less
  • The principal is free to work whilst being driven
  • An encyclopaedic knowledge of routes and destinations
  • The principal does not waste time trying to find a parking space; they are dropped off and picked up at the door of the destination

This is up to the family, but it can be an attractive benefit for potential applicants. If the hours are late then it can make it easier for the driver to get back home after a late shift, however, if it is a luxury vehicle they would be required to have adequate, secure parking facilities.

A minimum of £38k, upwards of uk for a live-out chauffeur. If the principal requires specialist skills, such as defensive driving or an SIA license, the chauffeur’s salary could be £60k per annum of uk.

Typical driving chores carried out by Chauffeurs include:

  • Out of hours driving 

  • Precise city driving to transport the principal to important appointments

  • School runs (although sometimes families hire nannies with a driving licence so as to share this task)

  • Airport drop-off and pick up

A chauffeur can drive a variety of cars, including sedans, SUVs, limousines, and luxury vehicles, depending on their experience and qualifications. Some may receive additional training and certification for specific types of luxury vehicles.

We understand that safety and reliability professional chauffeur services are of the utmost importance to customers, and we take every precaution to ensure that our clients receive the highest service.

Our rigorous vetting process for chauffeur service includes thorough background checks, driving record checks to ensure that our chauffeurs are trustworthy and competent.

The process for replacing a driver in case of absence or resignation at Irving Scott is to swiftly try to contact and replace the driver as soon as the client contacts us. We understand the importance of flexibility and having a reliable driver for clients and will make every effort to contact and provide a replacement as soon as possible.