Self Employed Delivery Driver

Smiths News Drivers; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full onboarding

7 day contracts

Choice of Routes

Self-employed basis

Weekly pay

Job summary

Smiths News Drivers in the Newcastle area is seeking Self-Employed Drivers to join a growing distribution network. This role involves delivering newspapers on fixed routes and managing your own schedule, starting in the early hours.

You will pack newspapers, deliver to 20–30 customers daily, collect returns, and scan items on return to the depot. A van is required and weekly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Valid UK/European Driving License.
• Access to a 3.5t van.
• Self-employed status.
• Willingness to work early mornings (03:00–09:00) 7 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Pack newspapers for your route.
• Complete a fixed daily route.
• Deliver newspapers and magazines to 20–30 customers daily.
• Collect returned newspapers, magazines, and recycling bags.
• Scan newspapers and returned items at the depot.

Skills

Valid UK/European Driving License

Van access (3.5t)

Self-employment mindset

Job description

Job Title: Driver (Self-Employed)
Pay: £26k - £36k per annum Start-up payment of £1k*
Location: Newcastle area
Time: Early Morning (03:00 am - 09:00 am) 7 days a week.
Requirements: Valid UK/European Driving License, access to a 3.5t van. Don’t have a van? We can point you in the right direction.

We are seeking Self-Employed Drivers to join our expanding distribution network in the Newcastle area. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading brand in the wholesale industry, offering both security and flexibility.

Key Services

• Warehouse work: Packing newspapers for your route
• Completing a fixed route daily
• Delivering newspapers and magazines to 20-30 customers per day
• Collecting returned newspapers, magazines, and clean recycling bags
• Scanning Newspapers and returned items upon return to the depot

What We Offer

• Full 3-day on boarding provided
• 7 day contracts available
• A Choice of Routes available
• Self-employed basis with weekly pay
• Opportunities for multi-route work to expand your existing business

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn extra income while enjoying the flexibility of managing your own schedule. Many of our current drivers benefit from picking up additional work during the day while taking advantage of our early morning shifts. With Smiths News, you can achieve the perfect work-life balance while maximising your earnings.

*Start-up payment paid over 3 months.