Experienced Private Family Chauffeur job at London Full Time NEW

Important Before Applying

Please read this carefully before applying.

This role requires a full UK driving licence with a completely clean driving record.

Applicants must have:

• Zero penalty points
• No active endorsements
• No disqualifications
• No TT99 or similar licence history
• No known insurance issues
• No previous vehicle insurance refusal, cancellation, or special restriction that may affect family vehicle insurance

A DVLA check code will be requested before interview. Candidates who cannot provide a clean DVLA record cannot be progressed, because insurance approval is mandatory for this role.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Private Family Chauffeur to support a private household in South West London, SW18.

This is a permanent, full time, PAYE only position. The role requires discretion, reliability, excellent punctuality, flexibility, and a professional family focused approach at all times.

This role is strictly for candidates with proven private family chauffeur or high level professional chauffeur experience.

This role is not suitable for applicants whose experience is only taxi driving, Uber, ride hailing, Amazon delivery, courier work, food delivery, or general delivery driving without proven private household or executive chauffeur experience.

The successful candidate must be comfortable with school runs, family transport, errands, vehicle care, and working around a private household with complete discretion.

Key Duties

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Safely and professionally driving family members
• School runs, appointments, airport transfers, and family engagements
• Planning routes properly and adapting to traffic or schedule changes
• Opening and closing vehicle doors where appropriate
• Assisting with luggage, shopping, children’s items, and personal belongings
• Supporting light transport related errands when requested
• Maintaining assigned vehicles in a clean, presentable, fuelled, and roadworthy condition
• Carrying out routine vehicle checks and reporting issues immediately
• Recording and submitting vehicle related expenses correctly
• Maintaining strict confidentiality regarding family matters, locations, routines, and personal information
• Following UK road traffic laws and all lawful household instructions

Essential Requirements

Applications without the following will not be considered:

• Proven experience as a private family chauffeur or professional chauffeur
• Experience with school runs and family driving
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Clean DVLA driving record with zero points and no active endorsements
• Ability to provide a DVLA check code before interview
• Strong knowledge of London roads and routes
• Excellent punctuality and reliability
• Calm, professional communication style
• High standard of discretion and confidentiality
• Smart presentation and good personal hygiene
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to complete appropriate background checks
• Willingness to provide recent references from previous employers

Vehicle And Minibus Requirement

The main role is private family chauffeuring.

Candidates must be confident driving family vehicles, including larger vehicles where required.

Experience driving a manual minibus or larger passenger vehicle is highly preferred. Candidates with D1 or D category entitlement should state this clearly in their application.

Insurance approval remains mandatory before employment can be confirmed.

Working Hours

The role is full time.

Expected working pattern:

• 8 hours per day
• 6 days per week
• Monday to Saturday
• Flexibility required depending on family needs

Occasional additional time may be required due to traffic, school timing, family needs, airport journeys, or unforeseen circumstances. Any additional time arrangement will be handled in accordance with the employment agreement.

The total working time must comply with UK working time rules. Workers usually cannot work more than an average of 48 hours per week unless they agree to opt out in accordance with the law.

Salary

Salary is £45,000 per year gross, paid monthly through PAYE.

This is before tax, National Insurance, and any other lawful deductions.

Checks And Documentation

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide:

• DVLA check code
• Proof of right to work in the UK
• Driving licence details
• Previous employer references
• DBS check where applicable
• Insurance related information required for vehicle approval

Please do not apply if you cannot provide a clean DVLA record.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced in private family chauffeuring
• Calm under pressure
• Highly punctual
• Discreet and respectful
• Reliable over the long term
• Comfortable with family routines and school schedules
• Flexible when needed
• Careful with vehicles and personal belongings
• Professional in appearance and behaviour

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person