Delivery Driver

DRIVER JOBS; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully insured van provided

Paid induction days

Weekly payments

Route rate £128.70 daily (+VAT)

Performance bonuses

Wise driver perks

Discounted or free food

On-site parking

Referral programme

Job summary

Red Arrow Distribution is seeking experienced self‑employed delivery drivers for contracts across the North East of England. You will load the van at a staging area and deliver to both residential and commercial locations, working as your own boss on a long-term basis.

Benefits include a fully insured van, paid induction, weekly payments and a competitive per‑day rate with performance bonuses, plus access to Wise perks for invoicing and accountancy.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Clean licence with no more than 6 points.
• Commercial van driving experience.
• Ability to pass a CRB check.
• Physical ability to lift up to 23kg.
• Good spoken and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Load the delivery vehicle from a staging area and deliver to residential and commercial locations.

Skills

Commercial van driving

UK driving licence

CRB check

Physical fitness

English proficiency

Job description

Red Arrow Distribution are seeking experienced self‑employed delivery drivers for several of our contracts across the North East of England.

Overview:

Do you like the idea of being your own boss?

Long term self‑employed opportunity, working with an established successful delivery partner. Duties include loading the delivery vehicle from a staging area and delivering to residential and commercial locations.

Why join us?

• Fully insured van provided
• Paid induction days at an agreed daily rate
• Weekly payments
• Route rate £128.70 daily (+VAT) - £14.30 an hour
• Performance bonuses and incentives
• Access to driver perks via Wise

What you’ll need

• A full UK driving licence
• A clean driving licence with no more than 6 points (no active IN, DR, DG, TT, MS)
• Commercial van driving experience
• Ability to pass a CRB check
• Physical ability to lift packages up to 23kg
• Good spoken and written English skills

Driver Perks

In partnership with Wise, you can access a simple service to help manage your invoicing and accountancy.

Drivers can also access a range of perks, including same‑day digital GP appointments, counselling sessions, a will writing service, exclusive offers, and discounts at over 900 stores (including all the major supermarkets). These are perks you won’t find anywhere else - free of charge with a Wise product!

Job Types:

Full‑time, Part‑time, Freelance

Pay:

£128.70-£180.00 per day

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On‑site parking
• Referral programme

Experience:

• Commercial van driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location:

On the road