House Driver jobs in Edinburgh 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 6 days a week. Employers ask for valid licence and clean record and right-to-work checks. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Edinburgh.
- Typical pay
- £13–£19
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- £2,250–£3,300
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 6 days a week
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open house driver positions in Edinburgh
No open position is listed for Edinburgh today. New house driver jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a House DriverAbout house driver jobs in Edinburgh
House Driver jobs in Edinburgh are household positions: a house driver is the driver attached to a household, covering family trips, shopping, guests and general errands. Families hiring in Edinburgh range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Edinburgh is known for asset management, fintech, informatics, and tourism, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as NatWest Group, abrdn, Baillie Gifford, Skyscanner, and the University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh is the UK's second-largest financial centre and manages hundreds of billions of pounds in assets.
Main duties
- Drive family members and guests
- Do grocery and household errands
- Collect documents, parcels and repairs
- Keep vehicles fuelled and clean
- Log mileage and expenses
House Driver pay in Edinburgh
Household incomes in Edinburgh are shaped by an average local salary of around £38,000, which is why house 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 house driver
- 7:00School run
- 9:00Office commute
- 11:00Errands & car care
- 15:00School pick-up
- 19:00Evening drop-offs
Why work in Edinburgh?
The local job market is growing at 3.7% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Edinburgh.
Edinburgh is often described as “Scotland's Finance and Fintech Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Valid licence and clean record
- Local area knowledge
- Reliability and references
- Background check
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 house driver roles in Edinburgh 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 house 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 house driver earn in Edinburgh?
House Driver jobs in Edinburgh 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 house driver jobs in Edinburgh?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in house driver roles in Edinburgh 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 house driver in UK?
Employers ask for valid licence and clean record, local area knowledge and right-to-work checks. You must also have the right to work in United Kingdom.
What does a house driver do day to day?
A house driver is the driver attached to a household, covering family trips, shopping, guests and general errands. Typical duties include drive family members and guests, do grocery and household errands, collect documents, parcels and repairs.
How do I apply for house driver jobs in Edinburgh on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Edinburgh hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a house driver work?
A typical schedule is 6 days a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.