Trainee Taxi Driver

Thinking of becoming a Taxi Driver but dont know how? We can help

Driving a taxi is a fantastic way to be your own Boss – work the hours that you choose and be in control over your earnings.

To become a Taxi Driver there are several steps you will have to take including passing a theory and practical driving test. fonaCAB has developed a training programme to help you to get through the Theory Test and guide you through the other parts of the process.

We would like to hear from anyone interested in completing the training programme via Zoom or in person if required at our offices on Knock Road Belfast or Carn Industrial Estate Portadown. Once your training is complete, we can help you book your Theory Test.

• There is no charge for participating in the training
• One to one tutoring is available if required
• fonaCAB can guide you on the other aspects of the process including practical testing, Access NI approval and completing a medical.

When you pass your tests and become a Driver

• Getting you on the road – fonaCAB offers Drivers substantial induction training to ensure they hit the ground running and maximise their earning potential
• Driving your own car – With fonaCAB, Drivers can taxi in a vehicle up to ten years old provided it is PSVd, clean and well maintained to reflect our company standards you might already be driving the perfect taxi
• No Car? fonaCAB can help you should you require a vehicle
• Full time or part time? with fonaCAB you work the hours that suit you. We can tailor a package to suit you whether you want to work for just one, or all seven days of the week

Requirements to become a Taxi Driver

• You must have permission to work in the UK
• You must have held a standard driving licence (Category B) for at least 3 years.
• You must meet the necessary requirements for good repute (Access NI check)
• You must pass the Theory and Practical Tests as set by the DFI

Interested?

Please contact us by clicking the login/continue to application button below to be redirected to our recruitment portal and leave us your name and telephone number and we will be in touch with further information.

About fonaCAB

Northern Irelands biggest and longest established taxi company with 1,000 drivers and celebrating sixty years of service in 2022.

We equip our drivers with the knowledge and equipment to maximise their potential earnings while working and our state-of-the-art dispatch system ensures that driver costs are kept to a minimum.

Based in Belfast, Lisburn and Craigavon, our operational area extends across Greater Belfast and through the M1 corridor, and our taxis are found regularly on bookings from Cork to Coleraine.

Taxi Company of the year in 2021, fonaCAB is the largest private hire taxi provider on the Island of Ireland and the fifth largest in the UK.

Skills:
Driving taxi Customer Service