Self-Employed Delivery Driver

TN United Kingdom; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Self-Employed Delivery Driver, where you can enjoy the freedom and flexibility of working your own hours. This role offers competitive pay, with the potential to earn significantly more based on the number of parcels delivered. With support from a dedicated team and a user-friendly app to optimize your routes, you can focus on what you do best—delivering parcels and building relationships with customers in your local area. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who love driving and want to take control of their work life while enjoying the benefits of self-employment.

Benefits

Partner Discounts

Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Opportunities to grow your business

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed, just a love for driving.
• Must have access to an insured car or van.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect parcels efficiently using a planned route.
• Communicate directly with customers via the app.

Skills

Driving

Customer communication

Route planning

Tools

Mobile app for deliveries

Job description

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As one of our Self-Employed Delivery Drivers, you can enjoy the flexibility of delivering parcels 6 days a week.

Benefits include freedom, flexibility, better financial rewards, and support from our wider Yodel team. No prior experience is needed; the more you deliver, the more you earn.

We aim to partner with Self-Employed Delivery Drivers nationwide. Regardless of your location, submit your details today, and we will find a delivery route near you!

Competitive rates for each parcel delivered or collected:
Typically, our Delivery Drivers earn between £18 - £20 per hour (paid per parcel).
We are committed to delivering promises and parcels, and we continually enhance our rates considering mileage and operational costs, making it a lucrative opportunity.

Plenty of parcels to deliver:
There are ample parcels to deliver, providing significant earning potential. Parcels weigh up to 15kg and vary in size. Depending on your area and experience, you can deliver and collect 16-25 parcels per hour, 6 days a week. The more parcels you handle, the higher your earnings.

Flexibility and freedom:
Plan your route or use our award-winning app with simple instructions and route optimization features. Communicate directly with customers using the app to streamline deliveries.

Consistent work in your local area:
We deliver for major retailers, ensuring a steady flow of parcels. This allows you to stay local, familiarize yourself with the roads, and build relationships with customers.

Support and development:
Enjoy the independence of being self-employed with backing from our expert team and access to a Yodel representative for any questions.

The Life of a Delivery Driver

Each day offers new opportunities. You can plan your own route to keep things interesting. Use your mobile to scan parcels at each delivery point, ensuring they are received safely—no complex technology involved. We will arrange parcel collection times suitable for you, including rural areas if needed.

Additional benefits for our Self-Employed Delivery Drivers include:

- Partner Discounts (e.g., Naked Wines, Beer Hawk, Hello Fresh)
- Health and Wellbeing Programmes
- Opportunities to grow your business, as parcel volume offers earning potential

Requirements to get started

No delivery experience is necessary, just a love for driving and the following:

• Access to insured car or van (up to 3.5 tonnes)
• A full UK or EC/EEA Driving Licence
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK
• IOS or Android smartphone
• Proof of a bank account
• A positive attitude

We are eager to partner with more Self-Employed Delivery Drivers. Register your interest today!