Driver | Manchester, UK

Driver | Manchester, UK


Company
Uber
Location
Manchester
Job Type
Full–time and Part-time
Posted
1 day ago
Via
via Uber
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Job Description
An alternative to traditional driving jobs in Manchester.

If you’re looking for driver jobs in Manchester, instead be your own boss and give Uber a try. Earn while driving when you want, on the platform with one of the largest networks of active riders.

Driving with Uber in Manchester offers a flexible earning opportunity. It’s a great alternative to traditional full-time driver jobs, part-time driver jobs, or other part-time gigs, temp jobs, or seasonal employment. Or maybe you’re already a driver and want to supplement your income by becoming a driver using the Uber platform. Drivers using Uber come from all backgrounds and industries, setting their own schedule to make life work for them.

Uber offers an alternative to traditional driver jobs in major cities in the United Kingdom, including London, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow—plus hundreds of other cities of all sizes across the country.

Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: How do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 15 billion trips later, we’re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities

You must meet certain requirements to drive with Uber depending on where you choose to drive. Uber is available in more than 15,000 cities worldwide. We welcome drivers from the driving industry, such as bus, truck, taxi, limo, catering, and commercial drivers. It’s easy to get started.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs

Q What is the National Living Wage rate for security guards aged 21 and over in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per HM Revenue and Customs, the National Living Wage for security guard roles in the United Kingdom is £12.80 per hour from 1 April 2026 for all workers aged 21 and over. Employers must pay this rate for all hours worked including overtime beyond 40 hours per week. Security guards on night shifts receive the same minimum rate with no separate uplift mandated.
Q Do I need an SIA licence to apply for security guard jobs in the United Kingdom in 2026 and how much does it cost?
As per the Security Industry Authority, every security guard in the United Kingdom must hold a valid SIA licence before starting work in 2026. The licence fee is £184 and remains valid for three years after passing the required Level 2 training course and criminal record check. Employers cannot legally employ unlicensed guards.
Q What are the maximum weekly working hours and annual leave entitlement for security guards in the United Kingdom?
As per the Department for Business and Trade, security guards in the United Kingdom cannot work more than 48 hours per week on average over a 17-week reference period in 2026 unless they opt out in writing. Workers receive at least 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave including bank holidays calculated on hours worked.
Q How much income tax and National Insurance will a security guard earning £25,000 per year pay in the United Kingdom in the 2026/27 tax year?
As per HM Revenue and Customs, a security guard earning £25,000 in the 2026/27 tax year pays £2,486 in income tax and £1,732 in Class 1 National Insurance contributions. The personal allowance remains £12,570 with the basic rate at 20% on earnings above that threshold up to £50,270.
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