Multi-Drop Cover Driver

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Edinburgh seeks a reliable Multi-Drop Cover Driver. The role involves providing coverage across delivery routes, ensuring high customer service standards, and requires a minimum of 6 months' multi-drop experience. The position offers guaranteed work and competitive pay, making it ideal for dedicated drivers looking for consistent employment.

Benefits

Higher-than-standard parcel rate for cover work

Guaranteed 6 days of work per week

Weekly pay and performance incentives

Opportunity to work in a supportive environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months multi-drop experience with DPD, Amazon, FedEx, or similar.
• Must live within a 15-minute radius of Sighthill, Edinburgh.

Responsibilities

• Provide route cover across multiple delivery areas.
• Load, sort, and deliver parcels efficiently and safely.
• Maintain high standards of customer service.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Time Management

Tools

Luton vans

Transit vans

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Job Title: Multi-Drop Cover Driver – Edinburgh (Sighthill, EH11)

Location: Sighthill, Edinburgh, (EH11 4BY)
Job Type: Full-Time (6 days per week)
Pay: to £170 per day / Enhanced Parcel Rate

Overview:
We are currently seeking a reliable and experienced Cover Driver to join our delivery team in Edinburgh. This role is ideal for someone with proven multi-drop experience looking for consistent work across various routes, with no fixed round. Please note that we are only accepting applications from candidates who are available to work full-time, 6 days per week, and have a minimum of 6 months' multi-drop delivery experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide route cover across multiple delivery areas as required
• Load, sort, and deliver parcels efficiently and safely
• Maintain high standards of customer service and communication
• Represent the company professionally at all times
• Ensure compliance with all road and vehicle safety regulations

What We Offer:

• Higher-than-standard parcel rate for cover work
• Guaranteed 6 days of work per week
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and fast-paced environment
• Weekly pay and performance incentives (where applicable)
• Cross-training into other clients where you could obtain day rates and no van charge

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months multi-drop experience with DPD, Amazon, FedEx, DX, or similar
• Must be available to work 6 days per week
• No more than 6 points on your driving licence (no active disqualifications or serious endorsements)
• Must live within a 15-minute radius of Sighthill, Edinburgh (EH11)
• Experience driving Luton vans or Transit vans is essential
• Strong communication skills and a professional attitude
• Excellent reliability and time management

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.

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.

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