Veterans and service leavers

Chauffeur jobs for ex-Forces veterans in the UK

Leaving the Forces means translating what you know into work that values it. Chauffeur driving is one of the more natural fits: it rewards punctuality, discretion, calm under pressure and a professional approach to the job, all of which service life builds in.

Chauffeured is a UK-wide premium chauffeur marketplace, and veterans are one of the groups we are recruiting. This page explains how the work is structured, where your experience counts, and what to expect if you register now.

Why chauffeur work suits people who have served

Premium driving is not just getting from A to B. Clients are trusting you with their time, their privacy and often their safety. Skills many veterans already have carry straight across:

Reliability. Being early, prepared and properly briefed is the baseline, not a bonus.
Discretion. Private clients and companies expect you to keep what you see and hear to yourself.
Route and situational awareness. Planning ahead, reading a situation and staying calm when plans change.
Presentation and standards. Looking the part, and keeping the vehicle to the standard the job demands.
Vehicle discipline. Carrying out proper checks before every journey.

None of this guarantees a particular outcome. But it is the reason we built a way for experience to be recognised rather than starting everyone at the same place.

Two ways to drive with Chauffeured

You can work in either of two modes:

Drive the client's car. The client provides the vehicle and you provide the driving. You do not need a vehicle of your own.
Drive your own luxury car. If you have a suitable premium vehicle, you can offer it alongside your driving. We review your vehicle and its insurance during verification, and you can add your car later if you are not ready yet.

For many people leaving the Forces, driving the client's car is the easier route in, because it needs no vehicle finance or outlay.

Three tiers, set by your experience

Chauffeured organises driving work into three tiers, so your background is reflected in the work you are offered:

Chauffeur Standard. Chauffeur work for private clients and companies. A clean driving record, good judgement and a professional manner.
Security-trained. For drivers with recognised security or defensive driving training, often gained in service, the police or private security.
Close protection. For holders of an SIA close protection licence, checked against the SIA public register before you are offered this work.

Your tier is set once a member of our team has checked your licences and training, and you can move up as your qualifications grow. You do not need a close protection licence to drive with us.

Pay differs by tier, and you see the full amount before you accept any job. You can see the current rates on the Chauffeured home page.

How vetting works

Clients are placing real trust in whoever turns up, so every driver is vetted. Your driving licence is checked with the DVLA, a DBS check is done online, and where it is relevant your SIA licence is checked on the public register. You then complete the Chauffeured online course, covering client care, discretion, vehicle handover and our photo protocol.

If you have been through security clearance or similar checks in service, the process will feel familiar.

What to know before you register

We would rather you had the full picture:

We are at the founding stage. Right now we are registering drivers. The Chauffeured driver app and client website are coming soon, and clients cannot book yet. Registering puts you in line for work at launch; it is not a promise of a set amount of work.
Registration is quick. It takes about three minutes, and you do not need documents to start.
You choose when you work. You set your availability in the app diary, and each job offer shows the route, the car and your full pay before you say yes or no.
Minimum booking length. Every booking is at least two hours.
Self-employed work. You work as an independent driver, taking on as much or as little as suits you. As a self-employed driver, your tax is your own responsibility; GOV.UK explains how to set up as a sole trader.

Licensing rules can differ depending on the type of driving work and where you do it. If you are unsure whether any local licence applies to the work you plan to do, check with your local council's licensing team.

How to register as a founding driver

Complete the short registration form, which asks about you and your driving experience.
Tell us whether you want to drive the client's car, your own, or both.
We then guide you through verification and tier placement ahead of launch.

Founding drivers get the app first. If you have served and want your experience to count in a professional driving role, this is a straightforward place to begin.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a close protection licence to be a chauffeur with Chauffeured?

No. Chauffeur Standard work does not require one. A licence matters only for the Close protection tier, which needs an SIA close protection licence.

Do I need my own car?

No. You can drive the client's car. If you have a suitable luxury vehicle, you can also choose to drive your own.

Can I book work now?

Not yet. We are registering founding drivers ahead of launch, and the app is coming soon. Registering now puts you first in line when work opens, without guaranteeing any particular volume.

Does my military experience count?

Yes. Tell us about your service when you register and we will take it into account when matching you to work. Security, defensive driving and close protection training gained in service can count towards the higher tiers once a member of our team has checked it.

Ready to start?

If you have served and want to be among the first drivers on Chauffeured, register as a founding driver. It takes about three minutes, and you do not need documents to begin.