Planning a permanent driver arrangement
A permanent driver for your car is a long-term arrangement, so it is worth settling the pattern before it begins: the daily start and end time, the working days, the weekly off, the usual route and any regular extra duty such as school runs or weekend trips.
Discuss how leave will be handled. Even a very reliable driver takes days off, and it helps to agree in advance how a replacement is arranged so that your routine does not stop when the regular driver is away.
Be clear about overtime and waiting. If you often finish late or need the driver to wait for long periods, say so at the start, because these are the usual points of disagreement later in a long arrangement.
Share the vehicle details and any special requirement, such as an automatic car or a senior passenger. The team reviews the full requirement and confirms a monthly arrangement for that pattern, and the first weeks are a good time to adjust anything that does not suit you.