Drivers in Poland and Ukraine: to whom and for what they are willing to pay from UAH 62 thousand per month

The profession of a driver is one of the most widespread, therefore there is a constant demand for driving specialists. The salary of drivers depends primarily on the type of vehicle, as well as the place of work and the type of transportation.

As told “Segodnya” in the personnel portal grc.ua, all driver specializations are in demand both in Ukraine and abroad.

What is required from the driver:

• driving license of the corresponding category;
• driving experience for at least 3 years;
• knowledge of traffic rules;
• attentiveness.

An advantage for a specialist will be availability of technical education, which will allow you to quickly eliminate the malfunction if necessary.

What skills are important for employers in Ukraine

Requirements for vacancy “Forwarding driver” are: experience as a driver, driver-freight forwarder; driver’s license of categories C, C1. Work experience required: 1-3 years.

For vacancy “Personal driver” most often 3-6 years of work experience is required. Responsibilities include:

• providing comfortable escort of the manager during the working day;
• timely delivery of the car at the appointed place and time;
• planning in advance the optimal route of movement in order to move quickly;
• monitoring the technical condition of the vehicle, caring for the vehicle, keeping it clean;
• execution of administrative and business orders of the head.

Ensuring professional and safe driving and adhering to the rules of etiquette and confidentiality are also important conditions.

Requirements for candidates:

• experience as a personal driver from 5 years with top officials of companies;
• experience of accident-free driving in VIP class cars;
• experience in solving administrative and economic issues;
• willingness to travel;
• responsibility, punctuality, accuracy, diplomacy, intelligence.

What are the requirements for candidates in Poland?

The requirements for applicants in Poland are slightly different. European companies mainly need drivers of categories C + E, that is truckers.

The duties of such drivers include:

• vehicle management: MAN, SCANIA, VOLVO, IVECO; responsibility for the safety of the cargo;
• safe transportation of goods from point to point;
• transportation of curtainsider or curtainsider semi-trailers, rigid body semi-trailers, swap bodies / containers, standard semi-trailers and mega trailers.

Mandatory requirements include:

• a valid driver’s license of category C + E;
• a valid biometric passport with a visa-free regime for at least one month and at least 3 months before the expiration of the visa.

Employment takes place directly with the employer under an employment contract.

Flight location – Western Europe and Poland… The first contract for a trial period is for 2 months with the possibility of extension. For good work, employers promise bonuses. The package of conditions includes: 45 hours of rest after each trip, free accommodation in hotels in France and Poland, 2 to 4 weeks break between working periods. The employer provides the opportunity to obtain a visa.

Another popular category in Poland is city ​​bus driver (in large transport companies). Drivers are required with a work visa, category D license and more than 6 years of bus experience.

Employers are looking for full-time drivers, promise hostel accommodation at the expense of the company and a shift schedule.

What salaries are offered to drivers in Ukraine and Poland

50% of employers offer wages to drivers in Ukraine from 15 000 UAH… In the same time from 22 600 UAH offer 30%. Offers with payment from 30 200 UAH – 10%, from 37 800 UAH – 7%. Salary size from 45 400 UAH only 3% of employers are willing to pay.

For drivers in Poland the proposed salary is:

• from 43 700 UAH – 42% of job offers
• from UAH 57,500 – 33%;
• from 62 100 UAH – 25% of vacancies on the site.

The average proposed driver salary in Ukraine is 21 200 hryvnias, while the average suggested wage for drivers in Poland is 52 900 hryvnias.

By the way, as we wrote earlier, Ukrainians are increasingly offered work in Poland, the salary depends both on the position and work experience. However, Ukrainian migrant workers who helped to reduce the labor shortage in Poland are increasingly leaving to earn money in Germany.