Chauffeur Executive Driver (mfd)

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.

Please submit your complete application including an English CV cover letter copies of diplomas/certificates and work certificates (if applicable).

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time