Chauffeur apprenticeships

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Chauffeur apprenticeships - where to start

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

Chauffeur apprenticeships - 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:

have a full driving licence
be over 21 years of age
pass background checks

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

Chauffeur apprenticeships - what you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

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

help passengers with their luggage
help passengers get in and out of the vehicle if required
provide journey information
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 - Chauffeur apprenticeships

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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Considering an Apprenticeship?

There are lots of benefits to apprenticeships, here are our top 5:

Paid Training
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
Range of career opportunities
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
Earn & learn
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday and sick pay.
Great career prospects
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
Learn on the job
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job - whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables or building engines!

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