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House Driver Jobs in Manchester

£13–£19 an hour · 6 days a week

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House Driver jobs in Manchester 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 Manchester.

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
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Open house driver positions in Manchester

No open position is listed for Manchester today. New house driver jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.

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About house driver jobs in Manchester

A house driver is the driver attached to a household, covering family trips, shopping, guests and general errands. In Manchester, these roles are offered by private households across Greater Manchester, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.

Manchester is known for digital media, technology, healthcare, and professional services, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as BBC MediaCity, the NHS, Barclays Technology, Booking.com, and AutoTrader. Manchester is the UK's largest tech hub outside London, with MediaCity anchoring a national broadcasting cluster.

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 Manchester

Household incomes in Manchester are shaped by an average local salary of around £36,000, which is why house 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.

Household roles in ManchesterTypical pay ranges, per hour. House Driver highlighted.
House Driver£13–£19
Family Driver£13–£20
Personal Driver£15–£26
Butler£21–£40
Private Chef£23–£46
House Driver pay across UKTypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
London£13–£21
Manchester£13–£19
Birmingham£13–£18
Edinburgh£13–£19

Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.

A day as a house driver

Typical day — House DriverAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 7:00School run
  2. 9:00Office commute
  3. 11:00Errands & car care
  4. 15:00School pick-up
  5. 19:00Evening drop-offs

Why work in Manchester?

The local job market is growing at 4.0% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Manchester.

Manchester is often described as “The UK's Northern Tech and Media Powerhouse”, 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 Manchester 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

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your house driver experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete UK right-to-work and background checks.

  3. Interview & trial

    Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.

  4. Contract & start

    Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house driver earn in Manchester?

House Driver jobs in Manchester 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 Manchester?

Live-in positions are common. Live-in house driver roles in Manchester 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 Manchester on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Manchester 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.