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Overview
Armoured car drivers drive secured vehicles that move cash and other valuables between guarded locations while keeping the vehicle protected throughout the route.
In job descriptions, look for cash transportation, secured routes, vehicle checks, traffic rules, delivery documentation, GPS use, vigilance, cooperation with guards and procedures for security threats.
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Armoured car driver work is centred on the vehicle, the route and the security handover. The driver keeps the armoured car in position, follows transport schedules and supports guards without leaving the protected driving role.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth comes from defensive driving habits, road traffic law, transport topography, GPS use, vehicle performance checks, delivery documentation and calm recognition of security threats during collection or delivery.
Salary context
Salary comparison should consider route risk, shift pattern, responsibility for secured transport, documentation duties, vehicle size and how closely the driver coordinates with guards during cash movements.
Career paths
Progression can move toward senior secured-transport driving, route coordination, cash-transport planning, guard-driver team leadership or fleet work where vehicle readiness and secure handovers are central.
Good to know
Check whether the advert separates driving from guard duties. A clear vacancy names the valuables handled, route pattern, vehicle checks, documentation, communication procedures and expectations during stops or incidents.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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Occupation group
Car, taxi and van drivers (8322)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8d4ce4a2-3453-4aa3-befb-7a24595cd68f |
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| ESCO code | 8322.1 |
| ISCO group | 8322 |
| Concept type | Occupation |