Technical Manager of Official Cars Garage

Council of Europe

Strasbourg

Description

The post-holder is responsible for the technical oversight of the garage for official cars and for the duties of security driver for VIPs and officials.

As a Technical Manager of the Official Cars Garage, you will :

  • provide support to the Head of the Garage in managing the team’s operations: schedules, monitoring of drivers’ journeys, on-call system, co-ordination of staff and any extra workers required, help with calls for tenders;
  • plan and supervise the routine maintenance and periodic servicing of vehicles (saloons, minibuses, minivans and vans) within set timeframes;
  • monitor, maintain and renew the garage’s tools and equipment;
  • update activity-related documents and procedures and maintain accurate records of all work carried out and monitoring user satisfaction following the completion of assignments;
  • stand in for the Head of the Garage in his absence and ensure continuity of service.

As a Security Driver, you will:

  • transport VIPs and officials in Strasbourg and the surrounding area, as well as on some long-distance journeys in France and abroad;
  • take part in the garage’s on-call system;
  • ensure the safety of passengers during transport and in the vicinity of the vehicle; supplement a close protection detail if required;
  • apply security driving techniques and prepare routes in advance (route reconnaissance, hazard anticipation, situational awareness);
  • take care of the day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle (cleaning, tyres, fuel) and report any issues;
  • demonstrate discretion, attentiveness and the ability to communicate across languages when dealing with an international passenger base; and
  • adapt to changes in schedule and fluctuations in workload.

Specific conditions of employment:

  • the post-holder will be required to work outside normal working hours, take part in the on-call duty system and make journeys lasting several days in France and abroad; and
  • the wearing of uniform is mandatory.