Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) Driver

  • Job ref: 121/00401
  • Type: Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
  • Location: Southend-on-Sea
  • Salary: £13.21 per hour
  • Recruiting office: Southend & Basildon
  • Date posted: 26 June 2026

Job details

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Permanent
  • Southend-on-Sea
  • 13.21 USD / Year
  • Job Ref: 121/00401
  • Salary: £13.21 per hour

Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist logistics recruiter, providing a wide range of drivers and non-driving staff to organisations throughout the UK.

With over 40 years of experience and a nationwide network of over 100 offices, we offer a full range of recruitment services – temporary and permanent positions, driving work and logistics jobs.

We are looking for professional PHV Drivers who are passionate about providing a safe, reliable, and caring transport service to passengers with additional needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for reliable and customer-focused Private Hire Drivers looking for part-time, term-time work.

Job Description

  • Provide a safe, professional, and reliable transport service for clients and service users.
  • Safely transport passengers while delivering excellent customer service.
  • Assist passengers when required, ensuring they travel safely and comfortably.
  • Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and report any defects.
  • Maintain a clean and well-presented vehicle.
  • Comply with all company procedures, road safety legislation, and health and safety regulations.

Job Requirements

  • Hold a valid Category B driving licence with the ability to drive an 8-seater minibus.
  • Hold, or be willing to obtain, a Southend or local Taxi/Hackney Carriage Licence.
  • Be 21 years of age or over with a minimum of 3 years’ driving experience.
  • Hold a full, unrestricted Category B driving licence (automatic licence holders are welcome to apply).
  • Be willing to undertake a medical examination and driving assessment.
  • Be willing to undertake and successfully pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
  • Have excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Be reliable, professional, and committed to providing a high-quality passenger transport service.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay of £13.21 per hour
  • 16–20 hours per week during term time
  • Long-term Temporary-to-Permanent and Permanent opportunities
  • Supportive team and friendly working environment
  • Meaningful role helping transport passengers safely

If you’re an experienced Private Hire Driver, or you’re looking to start a rewarding career in passenger transport, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with Driver Hire Southend & Basildon and take the next step as a Private Hire Driver.

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Welcome to Driver Hire Southend and Basildon. We are part of a nationwide network of over 100 offices providing recruitment and training services to the transport and logistics industry. Don't be fooled by the name, we also supply office staff, catering staff, cleaners etc. Just get in touch with your requirements, and we will be more than happy to assist you with your recruitment needs! To find jobs, please head to our profile Current vacancies on CV Library.

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