Job Title: Term Time Only Private Hire Driver
Job Description:
Techxi is looking for caring and responsible individuals to join our team as Private Hire Drivers. This rewarding role involves transporting individuals with additional needs and vulnerabilities safely to and from school, college, day centres and other places of learning. If you are a professional, friendly, and reliable driver, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely transport those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and other vulnerable individuals.
- Maintain a friendly, professional attitude with passengers, staff and all other stakeholders.
- Keep yourself and the vehicle clean, hygienic, roadworthy and respectful.
- Be available for morning and afternoon shifts, Monday to Friday, during term time.
What You’ll Need:
- Valid UK Driving License: Held for at least 1 year.
- Enhanced DBS Check and Group 2 Medical Assessment: The DBS certificate and Medical Appointment will be paid for by Techxi. It is the Candidates responsibility to keep DBS on the update service at the cost of £16 per year.
- Willingness to Attend Training: A Private Hire License training course in Wolverhampton (1 Day Event). Techxi can offer transport to and from the course at subsidised rate if enough requests are made. The next course is due to be held in August or September 2025 with an aim of starting in early 2026.
- Legally entitled to work in the UK.
- Ability to park the company vehicle near your home.
- Be between the age of 24 and 75 (Insurance purposes)
Benefits:
- Term-time work with hours that align with school schedules.
- Monthly pay spread across 12 months.
- Fleet vehicles and fuel cards provided for business use.
- Job security, rolled-up holiday pay, and pension scheme.
- A supportive and friendly work environment.
Contract Details:
- Job Type: Part-time, Permanent.
- Pay: The base rate of pay is £12.21 per hour. In addition, a ‘Rolled Up Holiday Pay’ element will be added to your hourly earnings making it £13.68 (For a full year entitlement). This amount will appear as a separate line item on your pay slip, ensuring full transparency. While the £12.21 forms the base rate, the total hourly rate including holiday pay (12.07%) will be included.
- Hours: 15–25 per week, based on specific school routes (School routes to be outline pre-onboarding).
Application Process:
- Submit your application along with your postcode/local area to assist with route planning.
- Confirm your availability to work between 15–25 hours per week.
- Attend 1 day course in Wolverhampton
- Attend Medical Appointment
- Pass Enhanced DBS Check
- Application sent to council
- Collect Private Hire License from Wolverhampton License Office when ready
Ready to Drive with Us?
Take the wheel of a rewarding career with Techxi! Apply today to start making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.68 per hour
Additional pay:
- Tips
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- To assist us with route planning, please can you provide us with your local area/postcode?
- School journeys tend to work out between 15 and 25hrs per week, are you ok with working any hours in this range?
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving License (Held for 1 year) (required)
Work Location: On the road
Expected start date: 01/01/2026