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Chauffeur

Alternative titles for this job include Driver

Chauffeurs drive clients from place to place, making sure their journey is safe and comfortable, and that they arrive on time.

Average salary (a year)

£14,000 Starter

to

£50,000 Experienced

Typical hours (a week)

41 to 43 irregular

You could work

evenings / weekends / bank holidays away from home

How to become

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How to become Chauffeur

You can get into this job through:

  • applying directly
  • taking a specialist driver training course

Direct Application

You can apply directly for jobs if you've got a lot of experience, for example through working as a driver for the police, the armed forces or in the taxi industry.

Other Routes

You could take a driver training course, like those offered by the Institute of Advanced Motorists to improve your chances of finding work. You could also take a specialist chauffeur course with a private training provider.

More Information

Career tips

You'll find it useful to have car maintenance skills.

What it takes

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What it takes

Skills and knowledge

You'll need:

  • customer service skills
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • active listening skills
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • sensitivity and understanding
  • physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
  • knowledge of transport methods, costs and benefits
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Restrictions and Requirements

You'll need to:

You may need a private hire vehicle licence for some jobs.

What you’ll do

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What you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

Your day-to-day tasks will depend on your employer. You could:

  • meet and greet clients
  • lift and store luggage carefully and safely in the vehicle
  • help passengers get in and out of the vehicle if required
  • research routes and provide journey information
  • drive clients to and from their destination
  • make sure that the vehicle is clean and well maintained for each job

Working environment

You could work from a vehicle or at a client's home.

You may need to wear a uniform.

Career path and progression

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Career path and progression

You could go on to set up your own business.

You could also be a 'lead driver' and train other chauffeurs.

Current opportunities

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Current opportunities

Apprenticeships In England

We can't find any apprenticeship vacancies in England for a Chauffeur right now.

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