Family Driver jobs in London typically pay £14–£23 an hour (about £2,400–£4,000 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 London.
- Typical pay
- £14–£23
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- £2,400–£4,000
- 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 London
No open position is listed for London today. New family driver jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a Family DriverAbout family driver jobs in London
Working as a family driver in London means joining a private household. The family driver drives family members safely to school, work and appointments and looks after the family’s vehicles, and families across Greater London hire for this role all year round.
London is known for banking, fintech, law, media, and life sciences, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as HSBC, Barclays, Deloitte, Google UK, the NHS, and Revolut. London handles more foreign exchange trading than any other city on Earth and hosts Europe's largest fintech cluster.
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 London
Household incomes in London are shaped by an average local salary of around £47,000, which is why family driver pay here sits above 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 London?
The local job market is growing at 3.2% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to London.
London is often described as “Europe's Financial and Fintech Capital”, 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 London 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 London?
Family Driver jobs in London typically pay £14–£23 an hour (about £2,400–£4,000 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 London?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in family driver roles in London 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 London on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in London 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.