Home to School Driver (Term Time Only + Overtime Available)
Make a real difference every school day
Techxi is looking for caring, reliable, and professional drivers to join our team, transporting children and adults with additional needs safely to and from school.
This is a rewarding, structured role that offers consistent weekday work during term time, with the flexibility of overtime and all school holidays off.
Important – Please Read Before Applying
This role is not suitable for:
- Parents/guardians needing to take their own children to school
- Anyone unable to work Monday to Friday (AM & PM shifts)
- Candidates looking for full-time hours
Start Dates & Timeline
- Our next training course takes place on 28th May with an Additional Course on 30th June and 30th July
- From course completion to being fully badged, typically takes 4–8 weeks
- Due to the school year cycle, most new starters at this stage are likely to begin work from September 2026
(Earlier starts are possible but cannot be guaranteed)
What a Typical Day Looks Like (25-Hour Contract Guide)
Morning Run
- Engine start: ~7:00am
- Collect Passenger Assistant
- Collect passengers
- Arrive at school: 8:00am – 8:45am
- Drop Passenger Assistant home
- Finish: approx. 9:00am – 10:00am
Afternoon Run
- Engine restart: 2:00pm – 2:30pm
- Collect Passenger Assistant
- Collect passengers from school
- Drop passengers home
- Drop Passenger Assistant home
- Finish: approx. 4:00pm – 5:00pm
These times are a guide only — exact routes and schedules are confirmed during onboarding.
Pay & Hours (From September 2026)
- Base hourly rate: £12.90
- Rolled-up holiday pay: £1.56
- Total hourly rate: £14.46
Updated Pay Structure
From September 2026, pay will move to a “hours worked” model (21st–20th payroll period) instead of equal monthly payments.
- Higher earnings in most working months
- School holidays will have reduced earnings unless supplemented with overtime
Hours
- Typically 20–30 hours per week (term time only)
- Split shifts: morning & afternoon (Monday–Friday)
- Overtime available:
- Between school runs
- Weekends
- School holidays
What You’ll Do
- Safely transport passengers from home to school and back
- Provide a calm, friendly, and professional service
- Work closely with a Passenger Assistant
- Maintain a clean and well-presented pool vehicle
What You’ll Need
- Full UK driving licence (held 1+ year)
- Right to work in the UK
- Willingness to complete:
- Enhanced DBS check
- Group 2 medical
- 1-day Private Hire Licence course
(All paid for by Techxi)
What You’ll Get
- Pool vehicle provided (kept at your home)
- Fuel card included
- Term-time working (all school holidays off by default)
- Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities
- Supportive and friendly team
- Entry into the Private Hire / Taxi industry
Application Process
- Apply with your postcode (for route planning)
- Confirm availability for 20–30 hours per week
- Attend 1-day training course
- Complete medical & DBS checks
- Licence issued by Wolverhampton Council
- Begin onboarding and route allocation
Why Join Techxi?
This is more than just a driving job — it’s a role where you make a real difference every day, helping vulnerable passengers get to school safely and reliably.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £14.46 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- To assist us with route planning, please can you provide us with your local area/postcode?
- Are you happy to attend a 1 day course in Wolverhampton?
- Can you commit to driving Monday to Friday during term times?
- You understand the role is TTO and runs from September to July and that overtime can be available outside of term time?
- Fleet Insurance covers ages 23-75, are you within this range?
- Vehicles are assigned based on the needs of the school run. The biggest vehicle available is an 8 seater mini van, the smallest is 4 seater family car. Are you comfortable driving a van sized vehicle?
- School runs are typically between 20-30 hours per week. Are you aiming to be at the Higher or Lower end of this scale?
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving License (Held for 1 year) (required)
Work Location: On the road
