Role Overview
As part of Kerala's expanding MSME, retail, and agro-processing market, Kollam offers Personal Driver professionals strong prospects for immediate placement and long-term growth.
This role is ideal for experienced drivers with a valid LMV license who are trustworthy, punctual, and have good knowledge of Kollam roads. Both full-time and part-time positions are available.
🚘 LMV License Required 📍 Local Road Knowledge 👪 Family Environment
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the vehicle in clean and good condition inside and out.
- Perform basic vehicle checks (fuel, oil, tire pressure, lights) and report any maintenance needs.
- Assist with occasional errands such as picking up groceries, medicines, or parcels.
- Follow traffic rules and ensure safe driving practices at all times.
- Maintain punctuality and professionalism.
- Keep the vehicle secure when not in use.
- Drive family members safely to schools, colleges, offices, markets, and social engagements.
- Ensure timely pickups and drops as per schedule.
Candidate Profile
- Valid LMV (Light Motor Vehicle) driving license.
- 2–10 years of driving experience (freshers with good skills may be considered for some families).
- Good knowledge of Kollam roads, routes, and traffic patterns.
- Clean driving record with no major accidents or violations.
- Trustworthy, punctual, and well-groomed.
- Basic communication skills in Tamil (English/Hindi helpful for some families).
- Ability to drive both automatic and manual transmission vehicles (preferred).
- Police verification clearance (required for most personal driver positions).
Working Hours & Types
- Full-time: 8–10 hours per day, 6 days a week (fixed schedule).
- Part-time: Morning/evening school drops, occasional trips.
- Live-in driver: Accommodation provided for drivers from out of town (rare).
- Executive driver: Driving for business professionals, may include longer hours.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: ₹15,000 – ₹50,000 per month (based on experience, hours, and vehicle type).
- Overtime pay for extra hours or late-night duties.
- Annual bonus / festival gifts (as per employer discretion).
- Opportunity to work with a single family in a stable environment.
- Some families provide meals during duty hours.
- Uniform (shirt) provided by some employers.