Typical Roles and Requirements
- Main types:
- Delivery drivers (food, parcels, e-commerce) — highest volume of openings.
- Company/light drivers (office, restaurant, logistics).
- Private/family drivers or taxi drivers (fewer ads).
- Heavy drivers (less common for standard “car” roles).
- Common requirements:
- Valid Kuwaiti car driving license (light vehicle; some help obtain one if you have a home-country license).
- Transferable residency (Visa 18 Ahli preferred; Mubarak Al Kabeer also accepted in many cases).
- Knowledge of Kuwait roads/areas is a plus.
- Clean driving record, responsible, punctual; basic English often needed.
- Age usually under 45; experience preferred but not always required.
- Local candidates (already in Kuwait) are preferred for most roles. Some overseas hiring exists.
- For delivery: ability to use smartphone apps and meet order targets.
Salary and Benefits
Salaries vary by role, hours, and whether pay is fixed or commission-based:
- Delivery drivers: Often 190–375 KWD/month packages (fixed + fuel/commission). Examples include 250–350 KWD, 375 KWD basic for Keeta/Fox Delivery, or per-order rates (e.g., 0.750–1.350 KD per delivery) with bonuses for high volume. Total earnings can reach 250–400+ KWD with incentives.
- Company/light drivers: Commonly 170–250 KWD (sometimes + accommodation).
- Private drivers: Around 140–190 KWD (live-in roles).
- Average driver salaries in Kuwait City are often cited around 200 KWD base, with total packages higher depending on the role.
- Working hours: Frequently 10–12 hours/day, 26–28 days/month (with 2–4 offs).
- Benefits (vary by employer):
- Company-provided car (new models sometimes).
- Fuel/petrol allowance or free fuel.
- Vehicle maintenance/service.
- Mobile/SIM in some cases.
- Accommodation (occasionally).
- Visa transfer support.
- Performance bonuses, paid training, end-of-service benefits under Kuwait labour law.
Example Recent Openings
- Car Drivers for Keeta/Fox Delivery: ~375 KWD basic, company car + service provided, incentives available. Contact numbers listed on job boards.
- Talabat Car Drivers: Per-order pay (e.g., 0.800 fils) or fixed packages; company car, maintenance, high order volume; transferable residency preferred.
- Delivery Drivers (various companies): 150–250 KWD fixed + fuel allowance (40–60 KWD) + bonuses (e.g., 300 fils per order above target); company car or own-car options; Article 18 transferable visa required.
- Light/Company Drivers: 180–250 KWD for restaurant, office, or logistics roles; valid Kuwait license and transferable visa.
- Other postings appear regularly in Kuwait City, Hawalli, Salmiya, Sharq, Farwaniya, and surrounding areas.
Where to Find and Apply
- Key job boards:
- 1kuwaitjobs.com
- Kuwaitjobshere.com
- Indeed Kuwait, LinkedIn, Naukrigulf, Jooble
- Local Arabic sites (e.g., Souq Al Wazaif)
- How to apply: Most ads request CV + Civil ID + driving license copy via WhatsApp (messages only — avoid calls). Mention visa status and license details. Respond quickly as positions fill fast.
- Search terms: “Car driver Kuwait”, “Delivery driver Talabat”, “Light driver”, or “سائق سيارة”.
Tips: Confirm the exact pay structure (fixed vs. commission), whether the car/fuel is fully company-covered, and working hours. Legitimate employers rarely request upfront fees. Kuwait traffic and heat require good driving skills and stamina. Check listings daily, as new openings appear frequently.