Job Overview
Cec Minicabs / Clayhall Executive Cars Ltd is looking for reliable Owner-Drivers with a valid TfL PCO badge to carry out regular school runs across London and surrounding areas.
This role is for drivers using their own licensed private hire vehicle. You will be transporting pupils safely to and from school on regular morning and afternoon routes.
This is not casual minicab work. School transport requires punctuality, patience, professionalism and consistency. Once a driver accepts a route, they are expected to attend every school day unless absence has been authorised in advance.
Potential earnings are £350 to £1,000 per week, depending on the route, area, mileage, vehicle type and driver availability.
Areas We Are Recruiting In
We are currently looking for drivers in and around:
Ilford
Redbridge
Barking and Dagenham
Waltham Forest
Enfield
Hackney
Havering
Newham
Tower Hamlets
East London
North London
Essex borders
Other surrounding areas
Working Hours
Typical school run times are:
Morning: approximately 7:00am to 9:00am
Afternoon: approximately 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Days: Monday to Friday, school term time
Drivers must be available for both morning and afternoon school runs.
Additional daytime work may be available, including local bookings, airport transfers, account work, wheelchair-accessible work and other transport jobs, but this is not guaranteed.
Responsibilities
Your duties will include:
Safely transporting pupils to and from school on scheduled routes
Arriving on time every morning and afternoon
Following route instructions and office updates
Communicating clearly with the office regarding delays, no-shows or route issues
Maintaining a professional attitude with pupils, parents, schools and coordinators
Working with passenger assistants where required
Keeping your vehicle clean, safe and legally compliant
Using the driver app / dispatch system correctly
Reporting safeguarding, behaviour or welfare concerns immediately
Following all road safety, TfL and company requirements
Requirements
You must have:
Valid TfL Private Hire Driver Licence / PCO badge
Your own private hire licensed vehicle
Valid UK driving licence
Valid hire and reward insurance
Valid MOT and vehicle documents
Right to work in the UK
Good communication skills
Reliable Monday to Friday availability
Professional attitude when transporting children and vulnerable passengers
Ability to follow instructions and use a mobile driver app
Preferred Experience
Previous school run experience
SEND transport experience
Council transport experience
Wheelchair-accessible vehicle experience
MPV / 7-seater vehicle
Safeguarding training
MiDAS, PATS or passenger assistance training
Experience using dispatch or driver apps
Training and guidance may be provided for suitable drivers, but reliability and professionalism are essential from day one.
Earnings
Potential weekly earnings:
£300 to £1,000 per week
Earnings depend on:
Route allocated
Area covered
Vehicle type
Mileage
Passenger requirements
Driver availability
Whether additional work is accepted
Council route rates
This is not a guaranteed fixed weekly amount. Strong, reliable drivers with suitable vehicles and good availability are more likely to receive better routes and additional work.
Important
Please do not apply if:
You do not have a valid TfL PCO badge
Your vehicle is not licensed for private hire work
You cannot commit to both AM and PM school runs
You are regularly late or unreliable
You are only looking for one-off casual work
You are not comfortable transporting children or vulnerable passengers
School transport requires trust. We are only looking for serious, reliable drivers.
Job Type
Self-employed
Owner-driver
Part-time school run work
Additional work may be available
Pay
£300 to £1,000 per week depending on route and availability
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Morning school run
Afternoon school run
School term time
Additional daytime work may be available
Licence / Certification
TfL PCO Badge / Private Hire Driver Licence — required
Private Hire Vehicle Licence — required
Hire and Reward Insurance — required
Pay: £300.00-£750.00 per week
Work Location: In person
