Self-Employed Newspaper Driver | Early Morning Routes

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

Job summary

Smiths News is seeking self-employed delivery contractors in the Newcastle area to manage your own schedule with early morning shifts starting between 03:00 and 09:00. You will operate on fixed routes, delivering newspapers and magazines to 20–30 customers daily, while handling returns and recycling duties.

The role offers flexibility and the opportunity to earn up to £34,000 per year, plus a start-up payment of £1,000. A 3.5t van and a valid UK/European driving license are required.

Qualifications

• Valid UK/European driving license.
• Access to a 3.5t van.
• Self-employed status required.

Responsibilities

• Packing newspapers for your route.
• Completing a fixed route daily.
• Delivering newspapers and magazines to 20–30 customers per day.
• Collecting returned newspapers, magazines, and clean recycling bags.
• Scanning newspapers and returned items on return to depot.

Skills

Valid UK/European Driving License

Access to 3.5t van

Job description

Smiths News is seeking self-employed delivery contractors in the Newcastle area to manage your own schedule with early morning shifts starting between 03:00 and 09:00. You will operate on fixed routes, delivering newspapers and magazines to 20–30 customers daily, while handling returns and recycling duties.

The role offers flexibility and the opportunity to earn up to £34,000 per year, plus a start-up payment of £1,000. A 3.5t van and a valid UK/European driving license are required.