Personal Driver jobs in Edinburgh typically pay £15–£27 an hour (about £2,600–£4,650 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of flexible, including evenings. Employers ask for clean licence and several years of driving and right-to-work checks. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Edinburgh.
- Typical pay
- £15–£27
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- £2,600–£4,650
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Sometimes
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Flexible
- including evenings
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open personal driver positions in Edinburgh
No open position is listed for Edinburgh today. New personal driver jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a Personal DriverAbout personal driver jobs in Edinburgh
Personal Driver jobs in Edinburgh are household positions: a personal driver drives an individual or executive to meetings, events and airports with professionalism and discretion. 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 the principal safely and on time
- Handle airport and event transfers
- Keep the car immaculate and maintained
- Manage parking, tolls and fuel
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
Personal Driver pay in Edinburgh
Household incomes in Edinburgh are shaped by an average local salary of around £38,000, which is why personal 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 personal 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
- Clean licence and several years of driving
- Chauffeur or defensive-driving training
- Professional appearance
- 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?
Most personal driver roles in Edinburgh are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your personal 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 personal driver earn in Edinburgh?
Personal Driver jobs in Edinburgh typically pay £15–£27 an hour (about £2,600–£4,650 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in personal driver jobs in Edinburgh?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most personal driver roles in Edinburgh are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a personal driver in UK?
Employers ask for clean licence and several years of driving, chauffeur or defensive-driving training and right-to-work checks. You must also have the right to work in United Kingdom.
What does a personal driver do day to day?
A personal driver drives an individual or executive to meetings, events and airports with professionalism and discretion. Typical duties include drive the principal safely and on time, handle airport and event transfers, keep the car immaculate and maintained.
How do I apply for personal 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 personal driver work?
A typical schedule is flexible, including evenings. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.