Taxi driver jobs in UK in 2024 are the most targeted and coveted job roles for unskilled workers trying to work and settle abroad. Other similar job roles like delivery drivers, truck drivers, logistics drivers (for delivering parcels and freight), etc, are also very popular for unskilled immigrant youth or international students because of the good pay, easy nature of the job, the high demand, and the work hours flexibility. Moreover, you have a choice to use a public vehicle if you can’t arrange your own private one. Taxi driving is perhaps one of the most interesting jobs because you meet new people and see a different environment every day instead of sitting at the same table, watching the same screen! As many UK citizens and immigration seekers want this job, we have published full details of taxi driving Jobs in the UK 2024- why you should work as a taxi driver, what you need to become a taxi driver, etc, along with the links and contacts of employers offering the job. You can apply online by clicking on the link below. So, let’s get started:
Job details:
- Job title: Taxi driver
- Minimum age: 18-21 years
- Knowledge required: No
- Experience required: Yes
- Country: UK
- Visa Sponsorship: Yes/No
Why work as a taxi driver in UK
1. You don’t need many formal requirements/ obligations
Taxi driving is a get-set-go job role as you don’t require many formal procedures or documentation. A UK driving license is all you need or if it’s in the process of formation, you can use your home country’s driving license. In big cities like London, you need a UK or EU driving license held at least for six months or a maximum of three years. You can start driving as soon as you are 18 but some big transport agencies (mainly in London) require you to be 21 years of age.
2. Job stability and daily work
Driving is a task that can be reduced but can never be completely stopped. In the COVID days, all kinds of driving jobs were operating as usual (especially delivery and logistics drivers). So, you get consistent, daily work with a good wage.
3- You get frequent chances to earn more!
Whenever there is more crowd, whenever the urge to enjoy is great among the masses, you get a nice chance to charge more, like during weekends. If you are driving a taxi for food delivery (like UberEATS or DeliverU), your demand goes up during weekends, holidays, and pandemics, and so is your wage rate. Similarly, driving a luxury taxi, or being a professionally-certified driver (having any national vocational qualification) earns you more.
4- A great option for part-time work or as a side job
Taxi driving is the most common side job / part-time job due to its easy nature, and flexible schedule (you can alternate between shifts) that is chosen by nationals, immigrants, and international students alike.
Average Salary of a taxi driver in the UK
According to national careers.service.gov.uk, A starter earns £14,000 on average per year and an experienced driver earns up to £30,000. However, it may vary according to the number of hours you choose to work.
What do you need to work as a taxi driver in UK
UK nationals need a driving license and vehicle insurance, but foreigners need a work visa as well. Some transport or employment agencies sponsor foreigners for visas. However, mostly, you need to have a visa or your own work visa for full-time and a Visitor or Study visa for part-time.
Taxi driver jobs in UK on LinkedIn
- First, you need to create an account on LinkedIn.
- Then click on the below link and you can see the list of taxi driver jobs in the UK.
- Now select the job read the job details and click on the Apply now button.
Taxi driver jobs in UK on Indeed
- First, you need to create an account on Indeed.
- Then click on the below link and you can see the list of driving jobs in the UK.
- Now select the job read the job details and click on the Apply now button.