Flexible Self-Employed Delivery Driver Opportunity - Exeter (Newton Abbot)

Smiths News Drivers; Highweek; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

Flexible working days

Early morning shifts

Regular self-employed work

Job summary

Smiths News Drivers is looking for self-employed delivery drivers to support newspaper and magazine deliveries across the Exeter area. Early morning shifts (3:00am–9:00am) with routes assigned; you’ll manage the pack, drive a 3.5T van, and deliver to around 20–30 customers.

You’ll need a valid UK or European driving licence and access to a suitable van. This role offers weekly payments, flexible days based on availability, and onboarding to get you started quickly.

Qualifications

• Valid UK or European driving licence.
• Access to a suitable 3.5T van (route dependent).
• No van? We may be able to point you in the right direction.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driving license

Tools

3.5T van

Job description

Location

Exeter Area

Time

Early Morning (3:00am - 9:00am)

Pay

Up to £45,000 per annum (Based on 7 days) | Paid Weekly

Can't commit to 7 days a week? We'd still like to hear from you. We're looking for self‑employed drivers to support newspaper and magazine deliveries across the Exeter area.

Whether you're available 2, 3, 5 or 7 days per week, we'd like to understand your availability and discuss the opportunities we have available. This is an excellent opportunity for owner‑drivers looking to grow their business with regular work and weekly payments, while benefiting from early morning hours that leave the rest of the day free.

What You'll Be Doing

• Packing newspapers and magazines ready for delivery
• Following a dedicated delivery 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 suitable 3.5T van (route dependent)
• No van? We may be able to point you in the right direction

What's In It For You?

• Regular self‑employed work opportunities
• Weekly payments
• Full three‑day onboarding
• Routes available immediately
• Opportunity to increase earnings through additional routes
• Flexible working days based on your availability
• Early morning working pattern, leaving the rest of your day free