Self Employed Delivery Driver

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking self-employed delivery drivers to join their team in Newcastle. This role offers the flexibility of night shifts with the potential for excellent earnings while delivering newspapers and magazines. As a driver, you will be responsible for ensuring timely deliveries and providing outstanding service to customers. With fixed routes available, you can expand your business while enjoying the benefits of working with a leading brand in the wholesale industry. This opportunity allows you to balance your work commitments with personal life, making it ideal for those looking to maximize their income and maintain work-life harmony.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Weekly pay

Potential for additional income

Qualifications

• Must have a valid UK photo-card licence and access to a van.
• Experience in customer service and time management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver newspapers and magazines across a designated route.
• Load and unload shipments, ensuring excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Driving Skills

Education

Valid UK photo-card licence

Tools

Van

Job description

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Self Employed Delivery Driver, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client:

Smiths News Drivers

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

15

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Delivery Driver – Self Employed – Smiths News in Newcastle (Gateshead)
Must have own or have access to a 3.500kg van.

Night shift delivering between 2/3am and 8/9am, 7 days a week.
Paid weekly
Average annual earnings of £31,000 - £36,775 with the potential to earn additional.

About the role:

• Light warehouse activity of newspapers including loading and unloading of shipments.
• As a self-employed driver, you’ll be responsible for delivering newspapers, magazines, and shipments to our customers across your designated route.
• Most importantly, you’ll ensure every customer receives excellent and efficient service, every time.
• Fixed routes available to entrepreneurs looking to expand their business.

What do you need?

• A valid UK photo-card licence
• Have access to or own a van.
• VAT certificate (if applicable)

What’s in it for you?

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn some extra income working with a leading brand in the wholesale industry, giving you the security but also flexibility around other contracts and commitments – you really can have the best of both worlds!

Many of our current self-employed drivers enjoy the flexible benefit of picking up additional work during the day, utilising the nightly working pattern Smiths News can offer, enabling our self-employed drivers to maximise their earning potential and work-life balance throughout the week.

If you’re interested in learning more, then we would love to hear from you.