Self Employed Delivery Driver

Smiths News Drivers; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the wholesale industry, Smiths News Drivers is seeking self-employed delivery drivers in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves delivering newspapers and magazines on a fixed route during night shifts, providing flexibility and the opportunity to earn additional income. Candidates must have a valid UK driving licence and access to a van.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Potential to earn additional income

Qualifications

• Valid UK photo-card licence required.
• Access to or ownership of a 3.5kg van.
• VAT certificate if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver newspapers and magazines across designated routes.
• Light warehouse activity including loading/unloading of shipments.
• Ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Job description

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Client:

Smiths News Drivers

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Delivery Driver – Self Employed – Smiths News in Stoke
Must have own or have access to a 3.500kg van.

Night shift delivering between 2am and 8am, 7 days a week.
Paid weekly
Average annual earnings of £26,750 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.