Earn Up To £45,000 Per Year As A Self-Employed Driver Plus A £1,000 Start-Up Payment*

Smiths News Drivers; West Down; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Start-Up Payment

Weekly payments

Onboarding

Job summary

Smiths News Drivers in Exeter Area is seeking a self-employed driver for an early-morning delivery role. You will pack items, follow a set route, and deliver to 20–30 customers before starting your day. Weekly payments and onboarding provide a smooth start for flexible work arrangements.

Earn up to £45,000 per year with potential for additional routes and a £1,000 Start-Up Payment. Three-day onboarding and immediate route availability help you get started quickly while enjoying mornings free for

Qualifications

• Valid UK or European driving licence.
• Access to a 3.5T van with capacity 1050–1200kg.
• Self-employed/contract work arrangement may apply.

Responsibilities

• Pack newspapers and magazines for delivery.
• Follow a daily route.
• Deliver to 20–30 customers.
• Collect returns and recycling bags.
• Scan returned products at the depot.

Skills

Valid UK/EU driving licence

Access to 3.5T van

Self-employed / flexible work

Job description

Location: Exeter Area
Pay: Up to £45,000 per annum | Paid Weekly
Time: Early Morning (3:00am - 9:00am) | 7 Days

Are you looking for a flexible opportunity that works around your lifestyle? Join our growing distribution network and become part of one of the UK's leading newspaper and magazine wholesalers.

As a Self-Employed Driver, you'll enjoy early morning work, leaving the rest of your day free for family, hobbies or additional work opportunities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Packing newspapers and magazines ready for delivery
• Following a dedicated daily route
• Delivering to approximately 20-30 customers
• Collecting returns and recycling bags
• Scanning returned products back at the depot

What You'll Need

• A valid UK or European Driving Licence
• Access to a 3.5T van with a carrying capacity between 1050kg and 1200kg (route dependent)
• No van? We can help point you in the right direction

What's In It For You?

• Up to £45,000 earning potential
• £1,000 Start-Up Payment*
• Weekly payments
• Full three-day onboarding
• Routes available immediately
• Opportunity to increase earnings through additional routes
• Early morning hours with the rest of your day free

Start-up payment paid over 3 months.