Flexible hours
Choose patterns that fit your availability, customer demand and the work you want to take.
Drive with Amber Cars
Drive with Amber Cars Northampton
Join a local operator with busy Northampton demand, airport and account work, flexible hours and 24/7 control room support. Earnings depend on hours worked, demand, availability and vehicle type.
120+
drivers
24/7
control room
Airport
work
Account
jobs
Driver recruitment
Apply only if your badge and plate meet local requirements
Wolverhampton badges and Wolverhampton-plated vehicles are not accepted.
Flexible hoursSubject to demand
Busy local workNorthampton journeys
Airport transfersPre-booked work
Account jobsBusiness travel
Office support24/7 control room
Driver benefits
Flexible private-hire work with a local operator
Work with a busy Northampton operator, clear onboarding and support from the Amber Cars team.
Busy local work
Northampton journeys, local pickups, station runs, nights out and repeat customers.
Airport transfers
Pre-booked airport work for suitable drivers and vehicles.
Account jobs
Business and regular account journeys where available.
Supportive office team
A local control room and office team behind the bookings.
Licensing guidance
Help with licensing and DBS steps where applicable, without bypassing council requirements.
What you need
Driver and vehicle requirements
The key eligibility rules are visible before the form so applicants do not waste time applying with unsupported plates or badges.
Important licensing notice
Wolverhampton badges and Wolverhampton-plated vehicles are not accepted by Amber Cars Northampton.
West Northamptonshire badge and plate only
Full UK driving licence
DBS check
Right to work in the UK
Professional appearance
Good customer service
Application process
What happens after you apply
The driver workflow still uses the existing application form and office review process.
01
Apply online
Complete the driver application form and upload the required documents.
02
Office review
Amber Cars checks your driver, badge, vehicle and document details.
03
Approval decision
The office confirms whether your application can progress.
04
Setup
Approved drivers receive next steps for systems, app access and operating details.
05
Start driving
Go live only after licensing, vehicle and office requirements are satisfied.
Driver questions
Common driver application questions
Clear answers reduce unsuitable applications and set realistic expectations.
Driver requirements
Work and earnings
Application form
Start your driver application
Complete the existing application form below. Your details and documents will be reviewed by the Amber Cars office before any driver or vehicle activation.
Do not continue if you only hold a Wolverhampton badge or Wolverhampton-plated vehicle.
What you'll need before applying
- We do not accept Wolverhampton badges or Wolverhampton-plated vehicles.
- Your private hire badge number and expiry date.
- Your vehicle registration, plate number, and insurance expiry.
- Digital copies of your badge paperpart, vehicle plate paperpart, and insurance certificate.
- Your preferred start date and contact details.
Application process
1. Submit application
Complete the form with your badge details, vehicle details, and document uploads.
2. Document review
Our office team reviews your paperwork and contacts you if anything is missing.
3. Approval and onboarding
Once approved, we arrange the next steps for getting you active with Amber Cars.
Need help?
If you are unsure what documents are needed, call the Amber Cars team and we will help you with the application.
Call 01604 232666Questions before applying?
Speak to Amber Cars Northampton
Call the office if you need to check licensing, vehicle or document requirements before completing the application.