Syngenta Group: Chauffeur - Executive Driver (m/f/d) — Basel, BASEL-CITY, Switzerland

About Syngenta Group

Syngenta Group works in agricultural technology and crop-related innovation. Its employer descriptions connect scientific development and crop solutions with helping farmers use resources effectively and improve how crops are grown. Material from its vegetables-and-flowers business also identifies seed breeding for different climates and horticultural needs. Across these activities, the stated business purpose links agricultural production with resource use and environmental concerns, bringing scientific and technological work to practical farming and growing conditions.

The position and its setting

Syngenta Group lists Chauffeur - Executive Driver (m/f/d) in Basel, BASEL-CITY, Switzerland, under reference 18075679. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Finance (FIN)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 22 October 2026
• Brands: Syngenta Group

Responsibilities and work described

• 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
• Executive Driving
• Research / execution: driving assignments for the CEO, senior leadership, and VIP guests within Switzerland (and internationally/near borders as required)
• Delivery: safe, smooth, and comfort-oriented driving; maintain situational behavior under elevated security requirements
• Quality / delivery: professional reception, care, and logistics for visitors/guests (e.g., at airports/hotel), including luggage handling and coordination with reception/security
• Execution: 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
• Coordination: 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
• Quality / delivery: compliance with all legal regulations (Swiss Road Traffic Act - SVG, rest/working hours if applicable, safety regulations) and internal policies
• Vehicle Management
• Quality / delivery: 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
• Collaboration: closely with the Facility Management team during driving downtimes

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Completed vocational training or equivalent qualification
• Valid Category B driving license (mandatory)
• 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)
• Experience: dealing with senior executives and/or VIP guests
• Full professional proficiency in both German and English (written and spoken) is required
• Additional language skills are considered an advantage
• Driving skills with a 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

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Category 121 (professional passenger transport) is a plus

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Basel, BASEL-CITY, Switzerland

Conditions requiring the complete notice

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Pay and application dates

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How to apply to Syngenta Group

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Practical preparation: compliance

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Relevant skills

• REST APIs
• compliance
• logistics
• reservations
• maintenance
• training