Are you looking for a great work/life balance, with uncapped earnings?
Joining Longleys as a Self-Employed Private Hire Driver could be perfect for you.
We're halfway between a friendly minicab company and a chauffeur service. Our drivers need to strike the right balance of professionalism, good humour, and common sense!
We enjoy working with smart, thoughtful people who can really make a difference to our large, high quality customer base. You'll be meeting passengers from all walks of life on a daily basis.
We can provide a branded, fully maintained vehicle for you to work in. We cover the cost of fuel, insurance, and maintenance by taking a percentage of the fares you collect. This means you can keep most of the available profit, without the headache of running your own vehicle.
Joining Longleys as a Self-Employed Private Hire Driver could be perfect for you.
We're halfway between a friendly minicab company and a chauffeur service. Our drivers need to strike the right balance of professionalism, good humour, and common sense!
We enjoy working with smart, thoughtful people who can really make a difference to our large, high quality customer base. You'll be meeting passengers from all walks of life on a daily basis.
We can provide a branded, fully maintained vehicle for you to work in. We cover the cost of fuel, insurance, and maintenance by taking a percentage of the fares you collect. This means you can keep most of the available profit, without the headache of running your own vehicle.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO GET STARTED
FLUENT ENGLISH You need to communicate effectively with passengers and support staff. |
DRIVERS LICENCE You will need a full driving licence and be prepared to get a Private Hire Licence (Approx. £400) |
AGE Due to insurance restrictions, you cannot drive for us if you are below the age of 21. |
My whole career was in IT but I was made redundant unexpectedly and had to investigate other options short-term. I have been with Longleys longer than I expected – I thought driving would be a temporary stop gap, but I find it really rewarding. I meet new people every day from all walks of life. Ultimately, I am looking to get back into my previous industry and working with Longleys gives me the flexibility to keep up to date with training so I will be ready. Once I find my way back in, I will probably still drive part-time - Saturday nights are addictive! |
I was previously a senior manager in my industry. After twenty-five years of commuting two hours each way, I wanted to find something closer to home so I could spend more quality time with my family. Driving with Longleys is great because I can vary my working week to suit my lifestyle. I expected to take a dip in income, but I make more money than I expected and drive a clean, modern car I can really take pride in. |
As a Mum, my children are my priority. I needed a way of earning money that I could pick up and put down and have some flexibility to fit around my commitments. I was surprised to find that it was possible to work in this way. I had to make an investment in getting a Private Hire licence but that’s easily paid for itself and I feel in charge of my life. I was worried about safety as a female driver, but all our cars have cameras on board and tracking, plus our customers are mostly regulars that I have got to know. I also have the option of turning away any fare that I am not comfortable with and that’s been great because I don’t feel pressured. |
FAQs
How does it work?
Self-employed drivers can use one of our company vehicles. You'll give us your availability and we'll make sure there is a car available for you. We take care of all the logistics planning, leaving you free to concentrate on one job at a time. Working from your smartphone, you'll update our system as you pick up and drop off customers. Passengers will pay you directly, and we will charge you a commission of 60%. We pay for all the costs associated with the car and running the business, leaving you to concentrate on making money.
I've never driven professionally before, is that ok?
Absolutely, we'll make sure you have everything you need to be a professional driver. With Longleys, it's about far more than the driving - it's about being a trusted and friendly person that customers can rely on.
How much can I earn?
A hard-working driver can make over £60,000 a year (their 40%) if working 6 days a week, but most drivers find a good work / life balance somewhere between 20 and 40 hours a week with some evening and weekend work mixed in.
How do I get started?
Fill in the form below. If you sound like a good fit, then we'll arrange a meeting to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
How long until I start driving?
It can vary for each driver, but we aim to have you on the road within 4-6 weeks. In order to gain your Private Hire licence there are five elements that must be passed. They are a DBS check, a medical examination, a safeguarding course, a driving assessment and a 'knowledge' test to check you know some basic landmarks and rules which apply to Private Hire drivers.
What if I need flexibility?
Not a problem. Just tell us what works for you and we'll do everything we can to help you find that balance. It's possible to work with us on an entirely flexible basis.
Self-employed drivers can use one of our company vehicles. You'll give us your availability and we'll make sure there is a car available for you. We take care of all the logistics planning, leaving you free to concentrate on one job at a time. Working from your smartphone, you'll update our system as you pick up and drop off customers. Passengers will pay you directly, and we will charge you a commission of 60%. We pay for all the costs associated with the car and running the business, leaving you to concentrate on making money.
I've never driven professionally before, is that ok?
Absolutely, we'll make sure you have everything you need to be a professional driver. With Longleys, it's about far more than the driving - it's about being a trusted and friendly person that customers can rely on.
How much can I earn?
A hard-working driver can make over £60,000 a year (their 40%) if working 6 days a week, but most drivers find a good work / life balance somewhere between 20 and 40 hours a week with some evening and weekend work mixed in.
How do I get started?
Fill in the form below. If you sound like a good fit, then we'll arrange a meeting to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
How long until I start driving?
It can vary for each driver, but we aim to have you on the road within 4-6 weeks. In order to gain your Private Hire licence there are five elements that must be passed. They are a DBS check, a medical examination, a safeguarding course, a driving assessment and a 'knowledge' test to check you know some basic landmarks and rules which apply to Private Hire drivers.
What if I need flexibility?
Not a problem. Just tell us what works for you and we'll do everything we can to help you find that balance. It's possible to work with us on an entirely flexible basis.
