Family Driver jobs in Birmingham typically pay £13–£19 an hour (about £2,250–£3,300 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of early starts, split shifts. Employers ask for valid local driving licence and clean record and right-to-work checks. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Birmingham.
- Typical pay
- £13–£19
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- £2,250–£3,300
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Early starts
- split shifts
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open family driver positions in Birmingham
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Register as a Family DriverAbout family driver jobs in Birmingham
Family Driver jobs in Birmingham are household positions: a family driver drives family members safely to school, work and appointments and looks after the family’s vehicles. Families hiring in Birmingham range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across West Midlands.
Birmingham is known for professional services, manufacturing, logistics, and public sector, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as HSBC UK, PwC, Jaguar Land Rover, HS2, and University Hospitals Birmingham. Birmingham has attracted major bank and consultancy relocations from London, making it the UK's biggest regional professional-services centre.
Main duties
- Run school drop-offs and pick-ups
- Drive family members to appointments
- Run errands and deliveries
- Keep vehicles clean and serviced
- Plan routes around traffic
Family Driver pay in Birmingham
Household incomes in Birmingham are shaped by an average local salary of around £34,000, which is why family driver pay here sits close to the UK average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a family driver
- 7:00School run
- 9:00Office commute
- 11:00Errands & car care
- 15:00School pick-up
- 19:00Evening drop-offs
Why work in Birmingham?
The local job market is growing at 3.5% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Birmingham.
Birmingham is often described as “The Midlands Engine for Business and Engineering”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Valid local driving licence and clean record
- Good local road knowledge
- Background check
- Punctuality
Working in United Kingdom
- Right to work in United Kingdom: Workers need the right to work in the UK; employers must check documents before employment starts.
- Checks: employers usually ask for right-to-work checks, references and a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check — an enhanced DBS check for roles with children or vulnerable adults.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the National Living Wage or National Minimum Wage.
- Contract: Employees must receive a written statement of employment particulars from their first day of work.
Live-in or live-out?
Live-in family driver roles in Birmingham normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your family driver experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete UK right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a family driver earn in Birmingham?
Family Driver jobs in Birmingham typically pay £13–£19 an hour (about £2,250–£3,300 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in family driver jobs in Birmingham?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in family driver roles in Birmingham normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.
What do I need to work as a family driver in UK?
Employers ask for valid local driving licence and clean record, good local road knowledge and right-to-work checks. You must also have the right to work in United Kingdom.
What does a family driver do day to day?
A family driver drives family members safely to school, work and appointments and looks after the family’s vehicles. Typical duties include run school drop-offs and pick-ups, drive family members to appointments, run errands and deliveries.
How do I apply for family driver jobs in Birmingham on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Birmingham hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a family driver work?
A typical schedule is early starts, split shifts. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.