Private Hire Taxi Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Welmaf is a small business in Newport.
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- On-the-job training
- Flexible working hours
We are currently looking for a number of PHV licence holders to join our small but growing team, providing high quality journeys to our loyal customer base using our own fleet of licensed vehicles.
Duties will include:
* Social journeys to pubs and restaurants around the county and wider area
* Airport and seaport journeys
* Other journeys as required by our pre-booked passengers
These positions can be flexible around the applicants own commitments.
We expect the following from all applicants:
* A current PHV Licence held with Newport City Council (essential)
* The ability to undertake and return a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check
Applicants should note that this is an employed position with an hourly rate paid at the advertised rate - this is not a self-employed or contractor opportunity.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newport: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Taxi or PHV Driving (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Newport City Council PHV Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Private Hire Taxi Driver roles across Welmaf's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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