Delivery Driver

Yodel; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Self-Employed Core Delivery Driver and enjoy the freedom and flexibility to manage your own schedule. With competitive pay rates ranging from £18 to £20 per hour, you can maximize your earnings by delivering parcels for some of the biggest retailers. Benefit from daily and weekly payment options, regular work in your local area, and comprehensive support from the team. No prior experience is necessary, as full training is provided. This is a fantastic opportunity to take control of your work-life balance while being part of a supportive community.

Benefits

Partner Discounts

Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Access to Support Team

Qualifications

• Must have access to an insured vehicle (car or van up to 3.5 tonne).
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect parcels efficiently using your own vehicle.
• Plan your own routes and manage delivery schedules.

Skills

Flexibility

Time Management

Customer Service

Driving Skills

Education

Full UK or EC/EEA Driving Licence

Tools

IOS or Android smartphone

Job description

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

1. 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.
2. Daily & Weekly Payment Options
   Yodel offer flexible payment options to all Self Employed delivery drivers, giving you the supplier the option to access earnings from the very next day via an app provided by our early access partner, Onsi or alternatively, suppliers can join the weekly payment cycle scheme, which kicks in following 4 weeks of completed delivery services.
3. We have plenty of parcels for you to deliver
   There are plenty of parcels to deliver meaning the earning opportunity is in your hands. 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.
4. We'll give you freedom and flexibility
   You can plan your own route or use our handy award-winning app with simple instructions and built-in optimisation which will help you prepare and plan your routes more easily, as well as allowing you to liaise directly with customers.
5. We'll offer regular work in the same area, 6 days a week
   We deliver parcels for some of the biggest retailers around. So, there's no shortage of parcels to deliver. Plus, you'll be able to stay local and get to know the roads and customers.
6. We'll develop and support you
   You'll get all 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. And 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 for those located within a more rural area, we can drop to you. Simple!

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 - There's 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, have 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!