PCO Driver - Bring your own car

Ody; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Your vehicle, your asset

Structured operational support

Job summary

Odysse is seeking drivers with a fully electric private hire vehicle for a PAYE role in London. You’ll benefit from guaranteed online pay, comprehensive operational support, and employment protections while keeping ownership of your vehicle.

Earn £14.5–£21 per hour with potential £44k–£46k yearly, plus activity bonuses and expense coverage. Enjoy predictable schedules, official employment status, and dedicated team guidance in a professional, London-wide operation.

Qualifications

• Operate a fully electric private hire vehicle to a professional standard.
• Provide safe, customer-focused service in a structured environment.
• Hold valid TfL PHV and PCO licenses and the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, professional private hire services across London.
• Collaborate with operations to maximise efficiency and earnings.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, safety, and roadworthiness at all times.
• Represent Odysse professionally with passengers, clients and the public.

Skills

Fully electric vehicle operation

Professional customer service

Reliability and punctuality

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Odysse is seeking professional PCO drivers who already operate a fully electric private hire vehicle and are looking for greater income stability, structured support, and long-term employment.This opportunity is designed for experienced drivers who want to continue using their own vehicle while benefiting from guaranteed online pay, PAYE employment, covered work-related costs, and dedicated operational support.While most private hire drivers work on a self-employed basis, Odysse offers a different model. Drivers retain ownership of their vehicle but become part of a professional team with agreed schedules, operational guidance, performance incentives, and the stability of employment.Successful candidates are reliable, professional, customer-focused, and comfortable working within a structured operating environment. This role is best suited to drivers seeking a long-term opportunity rather than occasional or highly flexible gig work.Key responsibilities→Provide safe and professional private hire services across London→Work with the operations team to maximise efficiency and earning potential→Deliver reliable service through consistent attendance and punctuality→Position yourself in recommended operating areas based on demand patterns and operational guidance→Maintain your vehicle in a clean, safe, and roadworthy condition at all times→Represent Odysse professionally when interacting with passengers, clients, partners, and the publicApply now →Your vehicle, your assetKeep ownership of your vehicle. No handover or transfer required. Continue driving your own car while benefiting from PAYE employment and operational support.Work costs coveredCharging, Congestion Charge, airport fees, and other approved work-related expenses are covered by Odysse, potentially saving you up to £3,000 per year.Guaranteed online payYou are paid for every hour you are online during your scheduled shift, not just completed trips.PAYE employmentFull PAYE employment with payroll, holiday pay, pension enrolment, and statutory employment protections.Performance bonusesEarn additional bonuses linked to passenger activity, schedule completion, loyalty, and overall performance.Operations supportWork alongside an experienced operations team that helps you maximise utilisation, earnings, and efficiency across London.Unlike traditional self-employed driving, Odysse combines the independence of using your own vehicle with the stability, support, and benefits of full-time employment.Earnings## Typical earnings for a fulltime driverPay is structured in layers: guaranteed base, performance bonuses and allowances, and work-related expense coverage. The full picture is considerably more than the hourly rate alone.Indicative hourly rate£14.5 - £21Annual opportunity to earn£44,000 - £46,000Typical weekly earnings£900+Work related expenses, congestion charge, airport fees, etc.Covered by OdysseVehicle, maintenance and insuranceYour responsibilityPay structureBase + Performance bonuses and allowancesRequirements## What you need to applyKey Attributes* ●Operate a fully electric vehicle with a valid TfL PHV licence* ●Hold a valid TfL PCO licence and the right to work in the UK* ●Take a professional approach to customer service, safety, and vehicle standards* ●Are looking for more predictable earnings and greater income stability* ●Value the benefits of PAYE employment, including holiday pay and pension enrolment* ●Appreciate operational support and guidance to help maximise earnings and efficiency* ●Are based in, or able to operate across, Greater London* ●Have availability that aligns with operational requirements and scheduled shiftsThis offer may not suit you if* ●Your vehicle is not fully electric or does not hold a valid TfL PHV licence* ●You do not hold a valid TfL PCO licence* ●You are unable to meet vehicle insurance, licensing, or compliance requirements* ●You are looking exclusively for occasional, ad-hoc, or highly flexible driving work* ●You are unable to commit to agreed working schedules and operational requirements* ●You are not interested in working within a professional and structured operating environment