Self Employed Delivery Driver

Smiths News Drivers; North Shields; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading courier service provider in North Shields is looking for self-employed delivery drivers. You'll be responsible for delivering newspapers and magazines during night shifts, ensuring excellent customer service. Earnings range from £31,000 to £36,775 annually, with a van required. This is a flexible opportunity allowing you to balance other commitments while earning extra income.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to earn extra income

Support from a leading brand in the industry

Qualifications

• Must have own or access to a 3.500kg van.
• Valid UK photo-card licence required.
• VAT certificate needed if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver newspapers, magazines, and shipments to customers.
• Perform light warehouse activity including loading and unloading.
• Ensure every customer receives excellent and efficient service.

Skills

Valid UK photo-card licence

Ability to deliver excellent customer service

Understanding of delivery routes

Tools

Van

VAT certificate

Job description

Self Employed Delivery Driver, North Shields

Client:

Smiths News Drivers

Location:

North Shields, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

093cf7991bec

Job Views:

6

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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:

We are currently looking for Self-employed courier drivers to join our expanding distribution network supporting our customers.

• 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.

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Created on 12/08/2025 by TN United Kingdom