Delivery Driver | Sighthill

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

Job summary

A last-mile logistics company in Edinburgh is looking for Delivery Associates to manage local delivery routes. You'll drive your own van or hire one from us, delivering parcels while enjoying the freedom of the road. Ideal candidates are reliable, self-motivated, and have a valid license. Earn an average of £120–£170 daily, working on a permanent route with flexible hours.

Benefits

Flexibility to manage your own route

Earn great money

Option to take vans home

Qualifications

• Must have a valid UK driving license, 12+ months UK driving experience.
• Must have public liability and goods in transit insurance.
• Must be entitled to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Drive local routes to deliver and collect parcels.
• Use an app for managing drops and communication.
• Ensure safe and timely delivery of parcels.

Skills

Driving

Communication

Time Management

Reliability

Job description

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

Delivery Area: Your own route in Edinburgh

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

Areas Available: Ardmillan, Baberton, Balerno, Balgreen, Bonaly, Bruntsfield, Broomhouse, Buckstone, Carrick Knowe, Chesser, Colinton, Comiston, Corstorphine, Craiglockhart, Currie, Dalry, East Craigs, Fairmilehead, Firrhill, Gorgie, Greenbank, Juniper Green, Kingsknowe, Longstone, Morningside, Murrayfield, Oxgangs, Parkhead (Edinburgh), Roseburn, Saughton, Saughtonhall, Slateford, South Gyle, Stenhouse, Swanston, Wester Hailes - not an exhaustive list.

Why join us?

Want to be your own boss, stay local, and get paid well for it? We’re looking for reliable Delivery Associates to join our team. Bring your own van or hire one from us — and yes, you can take our vans home for personal use too.

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)

Why Join Us?

At ATA North, we’re proud to be a leading force in last-mile logistics across Scotland and the North of England. We partner with some of the UK’s most recognised national and international brands to deliver fast, reliable, and customer-focused solutions. With a fleet of over 350 vehicles and a network of strategically placed managed or supplied depots, we deliver more than 30,000 parcels daily in the North. Across our wider group in England, our combined fleet exceeds 900 vehicles, delivering over 33 million parcels annually — and we’re still growing. Join a company where innovation, scale, and people power come together to move things forward — every day.

What We Do

At ATA North, we power the last mile. We support major delivery companies by managing local delivery operations across an expanding network of depots throughout the UK. Our dedicated fleet covers thousands of routes, ensuring parcels reach homes and businesses safely, efficiently, and right on time — every time.

Our Green Commitment

Sustainability drives our future. ATA North is committed to reducing our environmental impact through smarter logistics and cleaner operations. From lowering our carbon footprint to eliminating pollution across our network, we’re focused on building a zero-emissions delivery model that’s both responsible and resilient.

Our Culture & Ethos

We do things the right way — with integrity, hard work, and mutual respect. Our culture is rooted in accountability, teamwork, and a shared commitment to excellence. Whether it’s supporting our drivers, our operational teams, or client partners, we go above and beyond to make a difference. We recognise and reward those who take pride in their work and deliver with purpose.

ATA North: Your Delivery Partner — Anytime. Anywhere.