Self-Employed Driver – Earn Up to £45k + £1k Start‑Up

Smiths News Drivers; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £45,000/year

Start-Up Payment £1,000

Weekly payments

Full onboarding

Immediate routes

Job summary

Smiths News Drivers in Exeter area is seeking self-employed drivers to join our growing distribution network.

You’ll start early morning shifts (3:00am–9:00am) with 20–30 deliveries across local customers, enjoying the flexibility to fit around other work or family commitments.

Earn up to £45,000 per year paid weekly, plus a £1,000 start-up payment and onboarding; routes are available immediately and weekly payments help cash flow.

Qualifications

• A valid UK or European Driving Licence.
• Access to a 3.5T van with 1050kg–1200kg capacity (route dependent).
• No van? We can help point you in the right direction.

Responsibilities

• Packing newspapers and magazines ready for delivery.
• Following a dedicated daily route.
• Delivering to approximately 20-30 customers.
• Collecting returns and recycling bags.
• Scanning returned products back at the depot.

Skills

Valid UK/European Driving Licence

Access to 3.5T van (1050–1200kg)

Job description

Smiths News Drivers in Exeter area is seeking self-employed drivers to join our growing distribution network.

You’ll start early morning shifts (3:00am–9:00am) with 20–30 deliveries across local customers, enjoying the flexibility to fit around other work or family commitments.

Earn up to £45,000 per year paid weekly, plus a £1,000 start-up payment and onboarding; routes are available immediately and weekly payments help cash flow.