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Chauffeur
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)
£14000
Starter
£50000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
41.0 to 43.0 hours
irregular
Work Hours
evenings / weekends / bank holidays
away from home
How to become
Explore the different ways to get into this role
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
Find out what skills you’ll use in this role
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
Digital Skills Level
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Other Requirements
You may need a private hire vehicle licence for some jobs.
Related Restrictions
have a full driving licence
be over 21 years of age
What you will do
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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 & Progression
Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
You could go on to set up your own business.
You could also be a 'lead driver' and train other chauffeurs.
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