Delivery Driver

Yodel Delivery Network Limited; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery service provider in the UK is seeking Self-Employed Delivery Drivers to enjoy flexible work with competitive pay between £18 - £20 per hour. No prior experience is required as full training and support are provided. You will plan your own routes and use a smartphone for delivery tasks. This role offers consistent work, great earning potential, and the independence of self-employment.

Benefits

Competitive rates per parcel

Daily & Weekly Payment Options

Access to Partner Discounts

Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Qualifications

• Access to an insured car or van (up to 3.5 tonne).
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK.
• IOS or Android smartphone.

Responsibilities

• Plan your own routes for deliveries.
• Use a mobile device to scan and confirm parcel deliveries.
• Collect parcels from a designated location.

Skills

Great attitude

Ability to drive an insured vehicle

Smartphone use

Education

Full UK or EC/EEA Driving Licence

Job description

Delivery Driver

Location: Dickens Heath, West Midlands, UK, B90 1

Job Type: Self-employed Core Delivery Driver

As one of our Self-Employed Core Delivery Drivers you'll enjoy freedom, flexibility and better financial rewards, plus all the support and benefits of being part of our wider Yodel team. You don't need any experience, and the more you deliver, the more you earn.

Why join Yodel

• Competitive rates for each parcel you deliver or collect
• Typically, our Delivery Drivers can earn anything between £18 - £20p/h (paid per parcel).
• We're in the business of delivering promises as well as parcels therefore we're raising our game and giving you more reasons to come and join us. All our rates are competitively enhanced taking business mileage and operational costs into consideration. It's a total gamechanger.
• Daily & Weekly Payment Options: Yodel offer flexible payment options to all Self Employed delivery drivers, giving you the option to access earnings from the very next day via an app, or alternatively, join the weekly payment cycle scheme, which kicks in following 4 weeks of completed delivery services.
• Both payment options allow you, the supplier, to receive more regular payments for the delivery services you have provided.
• We have plenty of parcels to deliver: Our parcels weigh up to a maximum of 15kg and can vary in size. You can realistically deliver and collect between 16-25 parcels an hour depending on the area and your experience, for 6 days a week. The more you deliver, the more you earn with the opportunity to take more parcels and boost your revenue.
• You'll have freedom and flexibility: You can plan your own route or use our handy award-winning app with simple instructions and built-in optimisation to help you prepare and plan routes more easily, as well as liaise directly with customers.
• Regular work in the same area, 6 days a week: We deliver parcels for some of the biggest retailers. No shortage of parcels. Stay local and get to know roads and customers.
• We’ll develop and support you: You'll get the independence of being self-employed, plus the backing of our expert team and access to a Yodel representative to answer your questions.

The Life of a Core Delivery Driver

Each day is what you make it. You can plan your own route, which will keep things fresh and interesting. At each delivery or doorstep, use your mobile to scan parcels and make sure they're safely received by the customer, so there's no difficult technology for you to get to grips with. We will arrange a suitable time for you to collect your parcels daily, or drop them to you if they are in a rural area.

Want a bit more? All our Self Employed Delivery Drivers have access to:

• Partner Discounts - Including Naked Wines, Beer Hawk and Hello Fresh.
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes - Offering support from managing relationships to finance.
• Develop and grow your business - Plenty of parcels to deliver, meaning the earning opportunity is in your hands.

What you'll need to show us?

No experience, no problem! We give full training and support to help you get on your way. All you need to show us is the following to get started:

• Access to an insured car or van (up to 3.5 tonne)
• A full UK or EC/EEA Driving Licence
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK

• IOS or Android smartphone
• Proof of own bank account
• And finally, a great attitude

Yodel recognises that its people are fundamental to its success. We are committed to equal opportunities, we value differences between people, and we aim to build teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.

If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact the recruitment team who will be happy to discuss.

We are looking to partner up with more Self Employed Delivery Drivers than ever before, so register your interest today!