Main purpose of job:

The British Embassy Seoul is seeking for a dynamic, customer focused, pro-active Official Driver to support our daily operations within the mission.

Official Driver is an exciting role that supports strengthening the UK – Korea partnership by providing official transport to FCDO staff to and from official appointments. Working closely with the Corporate Services Officer (CSO) and other drivers to provide safe and reliable transport services, the Official Driver plays an important role responsibilities include vehicle maintenance, route planning and ad hoc support, as directed by the CSO.

The FCDO operates an agile approach to delivery. Staff members’ roles and responsibilities may evolve in response to changing contexts and organisational needs, and they may be required to undertake as reasonably required.

주한영국대사관에서 단기 임시직 운전기사님을 찾습니다. 주한영국대사관이 대한민국 내에서 영국을 대표하는 정부 기관임을 고려, 정중하고 책임감 있게 행동하며, 현지 교통법규를 준수하고 대사관 직원 및 VIP 승객의 안전을 최우선으로 하시는 분이어야 합니다

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:

To perform the duties of official driver at the British Embassy to a high standard displaying excellent driving skills. Be punctual, courteous and aware of the reputational importance of the British Government to the Republic of Korea. The successful candidate must follow local traffic regulations and ensure the Ambassador/Embassy staff and other VIP(s)/driver’s safety at all times.

General driving duties

• Drivers should be able to check traffic situation, e.g. by using navigation app, in advance and plan alternative routes to avoid traffic when needed and should check venues in advance so they know where to go on arrival.
• Drivers shall follow the traffic law and ensure to deliver customers safely to the right place such as all related ministries; companies; airports; train stations; hotel; restaurants etc at the right time: keeping to speed limits; not using the horn, obeying road mark and signals.
• Be able to judge unfamiliar environments flexibly and take initiative to communicate with the Ambassador or Line Manager to ensure effective collection and arrival of the Ambassador.
• Be able to work at a very short notice – out of normal working hours/ weekend. In such cases, overtime will be paid.
• Be available to perform ad-hoc tasks set by the Embassy that require the use of a vehicle.
• Learn and accumulate driving experience, work with another team member according to work requirement.
• Record the travel log regularly, ensure the details are accurate.

Care of vehicles

• Keeping the vehicle clean and serviceable, including being aware of when servicing/ vehicle safety test is due and liaising with Line Manager to organise a suitable time for the works to be carried out.
• Daily check of tyre pressure, hydraulic fluid, oil, battery level and fuel.
• Identifying any defects as early as possible and to keep any potential risk to a minimal level.  Report any fault or damage immediately to Line manager and liaison with garage to repair the vehicle.
• Keeping an accurate record of all journeys and submit to Line Manager on a regular basis, ensure car service and vehicle safety test is carried out at the appropriate times.
• Be responsible for the fines to the official cars.
• Ensure the car is stocked with First Aid equipment.

Other Duties

• Keeping the car clean and presentable at all times, both inside and outside.
• Delivery of documentation to Ministry of Foreign Affairs as required.
• Ad hoc duties as directed by the Line Manager.

주요 업무

일반 운전 업무

• 서울 및 대한민국 내 도로 현황에 대한 이해도가 높고, 내비게이션 앱을 활용할 줄 알며,  이를 활용해 교통 상황을 사전에 확인하고, 필요 시 우회 경로를 계획합니다.
• 목적지(정부 부처, 기업, 공항, 기차역, 호텔, 식당 등)에 안전하고 정확한 시간에 도착하도록 운행합니다.
• 교통법규 준수(속도 제한, 신호, 도로 표지 준수, 불필요한 경적 사용 금지).
• 낯선 환경에서도 유연하게 대처하고, 대사 또는 라인 매니저와 적극적으로 소통하여 원활한 픽업 및 이동을 보장합니다.
• 평일 외 근무, 주말 및 공휴일 포함 긴급 호출에 즉시 대응 가능.
• 필요 시 평일 외 주말, 공휴일 업무에 투입 가능.
• 대사관에서 요구하는 차량 관련 임시 업무 수행.
• 운행 기록을 정확히 작성하고 정기적으로 제출.

차량 관리

• 차량을 항상 청결하고 양호한 상태로 유지.
• 타이어 공기압, 오일, 유압, 배터리, 연료를 매일 점검.
• 정기 점검 및 안전검사 일정을 확인하고 적절한 시기에 정비.
• 차량 결함이나 손상 발견 시 즉시 보고하고 정비소와 협력하여 수리 진행.
• 모든 운행 및 정비 기록을 정확히 관리.
• 차량 내 구급상자 비치.
• 공식 차량 운행 중 발생한 법칙금 책임은 본인에게 있습니다.

기타 업무

• 차량 내부·외부를 항상 청결하고 단정하게 유지.
• 필요 시 외교부에 문서 전달.
• 라인 매니저가 지시하는 기타 업무 수행.