Delivery Driver | Portobello

ATA North; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Edinburgh is seeking a Service Provider / Courier to execute multi-drop deliveries. Ideal candidates should have a valid driving license, their own van, and a strong work ethic. This ongoing position offers flexible hours and competitive pay, averaging £120 to £170 daily, paid weekly. Successful applicants must possess necessary insurance and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Valid UK, European, or International Manual license.
• 12+ months UK driving experience.
• Clean driving record with max 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Drive local routes in the area.
• Deliver and collect parcels efficiently.
• Use an app to manage drops and stay in touch with the depo.
• Ensure parcels arrive safely and on time.

Skills

Safe driving

Strong communication

Self-motivation

Knowledge of local area

Job description

Role: Service Provider / Courier / Delivery Driver / Delivery Associate (DA) – Multi-Drop

Pay: Paid per drop – average daily earnings £120–£170, paid weekly

Hours: Start around 11:30am, approx. 7‑hour to complete deliveries

Contract: Ongoing / Indefinite

Shift Pattern: Tuesday to Saturday – permanent exclusive route assigned

Other Areas Available: Balerno, Baberton, Bonaly, Bruntsfield, Chesser, Colinton, Comiston, Corstorphine, Craiglockhart, Currie, Dalry, Dreghorn, Drylaw, Fairmilehead, Gorgie, Granton, Haymarket, Inverleith, Juniper Green, Kingsknowe, Leith, Leith Walk, Longstone, Newington, Merchiston, Montrose, Morningside, Murrayfield, Newhaven, Oxgangs, Orchard Brae, Pilrig, Restalrig, Saughton, Sighthill, Slateford, Stockbridge, South Gyle, Stenhouse, Swanston, Torphin, Wester Hailes – not an exhaustive list.

What you’ll be doing:

• Driving local routes in your area
• Delivering and collecting parcels – pre‑bagged, ready to go
• Using a simple app to manage your drops and stay in touch with the depo
• Making sure parcels arrive safely, securely, and on time

What we’re looking for:

• Drivers in their own vans or looking to hire a van from our supplier
• Living in or knowledge of the delivery area
• Reliable, positive, and self‑motivated people
• Safe drivers who take pride in their work
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and a positive, hard‑working attitude.
• Someone ready to earn great money while enjoying the freedom of the road

• Our Vans: Valid UK, European, or International Manual license, 12+ months UK driving, max 6 penalty points (No TT, CD, DR, DG, AC, BA, MS codes)
• Must be entitled to live and work in the UK.
• International students who can't work self‑employed are unfortunately ineligible.
• Pass Various background checks, e.g. a Basic Disclosure Scotland check.
• Your Van: You must have the following insurance in place:
• Public Liability
• Goods in Transit
• Business Motor Insurance covering carriage of goods for hire and reward (social, domestic & pleasure policies are not accepted)