Delivery Driver

Quest Employment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Employment Ltd. is seeking self-employed owner-drivers for fixed routes in Plymouth and Bristol with immediate start. The role pays £17 per hour and requires you to provide your own MWB, LWB or XLWB van. Expect weekday routes and afternoon hours from 12:00 to 18:00, with some days up to 7.5 hours.

This long-term, ongoing opportunity offers weekly pay against timesheets and a supportive recruitment team to assist throughout your assignments.

Qualifications

• Own MWB, LWB or XLWB van.
• Full UK driving licence with ≤9 penalty points.
• No drink/drug driving convictions or disqualification.
• Age 20 or older.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Able to safely load/unload parcel-sized consignments.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete a fixed business collection route, with occasional deliveries.
• Collect parcels and boxed consignments from trade and business addresses.
• Hand load and unload parcel-sized items.
• Return collected goods to the depot at the end of each day.
• Handle consignments carefully and provide professional customer service.
• Complete timesheets accurately and follow safe working procedures.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Reliable

Punctual

Independent work

Customer service

Right to work in UK

Tools

MWB/LWB/XLWB van

DVLA check

Job description

Job Summary

Self-Employed Owner-Drivers – Immediate Start

Location: Plymouth and Bristol (Avonmouth depot)

Pay Rate: £17 per hour

Shift: Monday to Friday – usual hours 12:00–18:00, with some routes requiring up to 7.5 hours per day

Job Type: Self-employed | Long-term | Ongoing

Owner-Drivers Required – Weekly PayQuest Employment are currently recruiting 7 self-employed owner-drivers for a reputable client: 5 in or around Plymouth and 2 in or around Bristol. This is a great opportunity for reliable drivers looking for ongoing work, consistent weekday routes and regular afternoon hours. You must have your own MWB, LWB or XLWB van. Vans are not supplied.

The Role

• Completing a fixed business collection route, with occasional deliveries
• Collecting parcels and boxed consignments from trade and business addresses
• Hand loading and unloading parcel-sized items
• Returning collected goods to the depot at the end of each day
• Handling consignments carefully and providing professional customer service
• Completing timesheets accurately and following safe working procedures

No furniture, white goods or two-person lifts are involved.

Routes and Delivery Areas

Plymouth: Routes covering Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Kingsteignton, Torquay, Dawlish, Starcross and the Exeter area. Typically 7–12 collections per day, covering approximately 80 miles.

Bristol: Fixed collection routes operating from the Avonmouth depot.

Key Skills and Requirements

• Have their own MWB, LWB or XLWB van
• Hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 9 penalty points
• Have no drink-driving, drug-driving or driving disqualification convictions
• Are aged 20 or over
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Are reliable, punctual and comfortable working independently
• Can safely load and unload parcel-sized consignments
• Have good communication and customer service skills

Documents Required Before Starting

• Full UK driving licence and DVLA check
• Right-to-work documents and National Insurance number
• Van V5 registration document and current MOT
• Valid hire and reward motor insurance certificate
• Goods in transit insurance covering at least £10,000
• A photograph of your van
• UTR number if paid directly by the client

No DBS check is required.

Pay and Benefits

This opportunity offers:

• £17 per hour on a self-employed basis
• Weekly pay against submitted timesheets
• Long-term, ongoing work
• Monday-to-Friday working pattern
• Consistent collection routes
• Immediate starts available
• Support from a dedicated recruitment team