Chauffeur - Executive Driver (m/f/d)

Job Description

Purpose

As Chauffeur / Executive Driver, you will ensure the safe, proactive, and discreet execution of driving duties for the CEO, senior leadership, and VIP guests. You will deliver a highly professional, representative and service-oriented driving experience, ensure the operational readiness and safety of the company vehicle, seamlessly support key logistical and administrative tasks for both Executive/Board Services and Facility Management, actively contributing to projects and archiving activities.

Accountabilities

Executive Driving

• Conduct driving assignments for the CEO, senior leadership, and VIP guests within Switzerland (and internationally/near borders as required).
• Provide safe, smooth, and comfort-oriented driving; maintain situational behavior under elevated security requirements.
• Ensure professional reception, care, and logistics for visitors/guests (e.g., at airports/hotel), including luggage handling and coordination with reception/security.
• Perform independent route and schedule planning, proactively considering traffic, roadworks, weather, security situations, and alternative routes.
• Execute courier trips, errands, and transport sensitive documents/materials with the utmost care and confidentiality. 
• Coordinate and prioritize driving assignments; align with the CEO Office, Executive Assistants, and Board Secretariat.
• Demonstrate high flexibility (e.g., short-term changes, waiting times, evening appointments) within the framework of working hours regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all legal regulations (Swiss Road Traffic Act - SVG, rest/working hours if applicable, safety regulations) and internal policies.

Vehicle Management

• Ensure the care, cleaning, and value preservation of the company vehicle (interior/exterior), including fuel and charging management.
• Guarantee operational safety: conduct routine checks of tyres, fluids, lighting; schedule/coordinate servicing, tyre changes, MFK (mandatory vehicle inspection) and repairs.

Facilities Management Support

• Collaborate closely with the Facility Management team during driving downtimes.
• Assist with various activities within the Facilities Management area, such as archiving and project support.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training or equivalent qualification.
• Valid Category B driving license (mandatory); Category 121 (professional passenger transport) is a plus.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience as an Executive Driver, Chauffeur, or in a comparable service/security role (e.g., VIP transport, hotel/concierge, corporate aviation).
• Proven experience in dealing with senior executives and/or VIP guests.
• Good working knowledge of English, both written and spoken, and solid German language skills are required. Additional language skills are considered an advantage.
• Excellent driving skills with a strong focus on safety; completed specialized advanced driving courses (e.g. defensive driving, safety or security driving training) are a plus. 
• Valid First Aid / CPR certification (or willingness to acquire/renew it).
• Very good knowledge of the Swiss road network (including major transit routes, airports, hotels, and business locations) or willingness to learn this. 
• Basic technical understanding of vehicles to identify and coordinate maintenance needs.
• Absolute discretion, trustworthiness, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information; professional, reserved demeanor.
• High service orientation and flexibility regarding working hours: assignments may occur early in the morning, evenings, and occasionally on weekends; short-term adjustments are possible.

Additional Information

We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including:

• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment
• A superb working environment with an open culture and diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcome
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees and gain scientific and technical excellence
• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options
• You will benefit from a competitive pension fund plan, flexible working arrangements, an attractive bonus system, an onsite doctor, a fitness room, a canteen, and other benefits such as family-friendly initiatives and child and family allowances.