VIP Close Protection

Our chauffeur has completed the Bespoke Driver Training course and has been trained in the following driving disciplines.

-Safe driving essentials

-Safety bubble and escape routes

-Advanced 'roadcraft' and defensive driving training (to RoSPA's national standard)

-Vehicle pre-drive checks

-Vehicle search, IED (Improvised Explosive Devices) awareness

-Security awareness

-Parking & waiting

-Embussing & debussing

-'Chauffeur' protocol & etiquette

-Route selection & planning

-Anti-surveillance

-2-car escort drills

-Vehicle anti-ambush awareness

-Collision avoidance manoeuvres, anti-lock brakes appreciation

Bespoke Driver Training is led by Mark Kendrick, a true motoring enthusiast with a passion for driving.  Mark is considered to be one of the world's foremost specialist driving trainers.  He's a consultant to numerous car manufacturers (including Porsche), and a writer on driving matters.  

Our chauffeur has also graduated from the Phoenix Close Protection training course.  Phoenix Close Protection is owned by ArmorGroup International PLC, run by former Officers and Warrant Officers of the Special Air Service Regiment (22-SAS).

The company has trained men and women for the commercial sector since 2000 and has established an excellent reputation, holding preferred supplier status with the Ministry of Defence for Armed Forces’ military resettlement training. Phoenix trained personnel are highly sought after and are deployed on a wide variety of close protection assignments throughout the world. Phoenix works closely with military resettlement organisations and is registered with the Department of Education & Skills and can therefore accept students taking advantage of Career Development Loans or other government led initiatives.

Phoenix Close Protection is accredited to teach Security Industry Authority (SIA) approved close protection courses and additionally has been a member of the SIA Expert and Steering Committee assisting with the development of national occupational standards for close protection licensing.