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Private Chauffeurs

Save time, stress and improve your day to day living by hiring a Private Chauffeur in London. Our expert recruitment team will help you locate your ideal private chauffeur without delay. You will be hard pressed to find a chauffeur recruitment agency with more options than us.

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Private Chauffeur London – Discreet, Professional & Bespoke Service

If you are seeking to employ a private chauffeur in London, look no further. Bespoke Bureau has over 500 registered private drivers available for you to hire all year around. All of them have been driving clients and employers safely around town for at least 5 years each. Often for much longer. Oftentimes, private chauffeurs from our company are happy to undertake other duties than the typical chauffeur duties.

We have an unrivalled 4.9 rating on our domestic staff agency on google.

Available Private Chauffeurs:

  • Full time Chauffeurs
  • Part-time Chauffeurs
  • Permanent Chauffeurs
  • Temporary Chauffeurs
  • Chauffeur/Butler
  • Chauffeur/PA
  • Chauffeur/House Man or House Manager

Cost of a Private Chauffeur
The salary for a private chauffeur in the UK is upwards from £45,000 and typically land around the 60k mark

A traveling Chauffeur will be asking for at least £65K per annum

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Why hire a private chauffeur with us?

Rest assured that a private driver introduced by us has the expertise and is of the pedigree you expect. And more. Most candidates come to us recommended by word of mouth and more often than not, we have first-hand experience placing them in jobs before you with good results.

Anyone registering with us to find work must show a solid work history, working for private households for at least 5 years. Moreover, they have good references, a strong driving record, and a clear DBS. Needless to say, they are also well presented and discreet.

We take great pride in the level of candidates that we can offer our clients. This, in turn, has led to us building an excellent reputation for providing leading chauffeurs for you to hire in London. Our team of professional chauffeurs are cherry-picked for their exceptional service skills and level of experience. They will make sure you are looked after like royalty.

What is a Private Chauffeur?

A private chauffeur is a professional driver tasked with getting clients to their destination by motor vehicle. Chauffeurs drive and maintain cars for private households. Alleviating the employer’s need to drive enables the employer to carry on with their work or simply relax whilst traveling.

Duties of a Chauffeur

  • They drive family members to and from their daily activities, including school, work, and various business and social functions.
  • They help their passengers get in and out of the car, carry packages and luggage, and run errands, typically.
  • Moreover, they are responsible for keeping their employers’ cars in good condition and therefore, chauffeurs spend some of their working hours washing, waxing, and polishing the cars.
  • They make arrangements to have the cars serviced and repaired.
  • They often make minor repairs and adjustments themselves.
  • Many chauffeurs who work for private households also have other duties, such as cleaning walks and driveways and exercising pets for example.
  • Chauffeurs often map out the most efficient routes when trips are scheduled in advance, avoiding construction and other traffic problems.
  • In some instances, they’ll be expected to wait for their passengers to drive them to another location.
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Qualifications of our Private Chauffeurs

There are no formal academic qualifications required to become a chauffeur. However, as mentioned before, we only introduce private drivers with at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role to yours. A driving license relevant to the country of work is required before the driver can drive on a public road.

Skills of our Chauffeurs

  • Good knowledge of the local roads
  • Good anticipation, positional sense, and spatial awareness ensuring a safer all-around drive
  • Attentiveness to the employer’s demands in terms of knowing when to offer advice and when to remain quiet
  • Tidy appearance and a gentle manner
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Proven experience as a chauffeur
  • Acquainted with GPS software and local traffic reports
  • Ability to interact with clients in a warm, professional manner
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work during evenings, on weekends, and public holidays, as required

Our chauffeurs enjoy their own company in their own space. This is important because much of the day is spent driving to appointments and waiting for clients.

Step by step

How it works

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Contact us

First of all, contact us by phone or email. Tell us about your domestic staff recruitment needs. We will listen, ask some questions and put together a job spec. We will send you our agency information and terms.

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Review Cvs

Secondly, soon after you have agreed to our terms, we will submit hand selected suitable candidates for you to review. We will arrange meetings in person or by video upon your request. You have the option to trial staff too if you wish.

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Job offer

Thirdly, once you have found your ideal match, it’s time to make an offer. We will help you draft one if you wish. Similarly, we will help you with the employment contract and other logistics.

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Follow up

Finally, we will stay in touch with you and your new staff member throughout the placement period, however long. We are here to offer advice and support.

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Highly professional Chauffeurs with Bespoke Bureau

The soft skills of our private drivers are the same as with all candidates that we place. In other words, very good.

A chauffeur from Bespoke Bureau is mannerly and courteous in all driving and non-driving situations while on the job. Good grooming and personal hygiene with clean and proper dress is custom. They are calm, with rational behavior under stressful driving conditions.

Personal chauffeurs from us follow instructions and requests without argument or complaint and do not comment, engage, or join in conversations with employers or passengers without permission.

What does a private chauffeur do?

A private chauffeur is responsible for safe, discreet, and reliable transportation for principals and their families. Duties often include:

  • Driving luxury vehicles such as Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Range Rover, or Mercedes.
  • Airport transfers and school runs.
  • Vehicle care and maintenance.
  • Managing household errands and deliveries.
  • Occasionally assisting with security and personal support

How much does a private chauffeur cost in London?

Professional chauffeurs in London typically earn between £45,000 and £65,000 per year, depending on hours, vehicle type, and responsibilities. Senior chauffeurs with security training or extensive UHNW experience can command £70,000+.

Do you place live-in and live-out chauffeurs?

Most chauffeurs are live-out, especially in London. However, on country estates or with travelling roles, some families prefer live-in chauffeurs, often with accommodation provided on-site.

Can I hire a temporary or part-time chauffeur?

Yes, but most Chauffeurs in London and elsewhere prefer full-time work. We have temporary chauffeurs for short-term cover, holidays or busy seasons.

Do your chauffeurs only drive luxury cars?

No but all Bespoke Bureau chauffeurs are experienced in high-end vehicles including Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes, and Range Rover. Many also have advanced or defensive driving training.

Do you offer security-trained chauffeurs?

Yes. For clients who require additional peace of mind, we can provide chauffeurs with close protection or security training, often ex-military or ex-police.

Do you only place chauffeurs in London?

Mostly yes. London is a hub for chauffeur placements, but we also provide live-in chauffeurs across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, the US, and Asia.

Will a private chauffeur provide their own car?

No. A professional chauffeur will usually drive the principal’s own vehicles, which are insured and maintained by the household. Most UHNW families prefer this arrangement, especially for luxury cars such as Bentley, Rolls-Royce, or Range Rover.

However, if needed, Bespoke Bureau can also source chauffeurs with access to their own executive vehicles (e.g. Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series) for temporary or ad-hoc assignments.

How do you vet your chauffeurs?

All chauffeurs are interviewed, reference-checked, background-screened, and licence-verified. Many also come highly recommended through our UHNW network.

Why choose Bespoke Bureau for chauffeur recruitment?

  • A trusted agency since 2003 with global UHNW clientele.
  • Access to highly skilled, discreet chauffeurs with luxury household experience.
  • Specialists in matching chauffeurs to households that require professionalism, confidentiality, and cultural awareness.

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