Self Employed Delivery Driver

Smiths News Drivers; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading wholesale distribution company is seeking a Self Employed Delivery Driver in Peterborough. Responsibilities include delivering newspapers and magazines on fixed routes. Candidates must have a valid UK photo-card licence and access to a van. This opportunity offers flexibility and the potential to earn competitive income with an average of £30,600 annually.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Opportunity for additional work

Earn additional income

Qualifications

• Must have access to or own a 3.500kg van.
• Previous experience in delivery preferred.
• Ability to work night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver newspapers and magazines across designated routes.
• Load and unload shipments as required.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Loading and unloading

Education

Valid UK photo-card licence

Tools

Van

VAT certificate

Job description

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Self Employed Delivery Driver, Peterborough

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Client:

Smiths News Drivers

Location:

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Delivery Driver – Self Employed – Smiths News in Peterborough
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 £30,600 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.