Self-Employed Delivery Driver / Courier – Flexi Role

Employer

• Depot Express Limited

Location

• Pallion, SR4
• Deliveries across Sunderland postcode areas:
  • SR2
  • SR3
  • SR4
  • SR5
  • SR6
• Work Location: In person

Pay

• £19.00–£28.00 per hour
• Paid per parcel delivered:
  • 70p per parcel Monday to Saturday
  • £1.00 per parcel on Sundays
• The more parcels delivered, the higher the earnings.

Job Type

• Self-employed
• Full-time
• Part-time
• Zero hours contract

Shift Pattern

• Flexible working schedule
• Weekend availability
• Monday to Saturday work available
• Sunday work available at a higher parcel rate
• Flexi days to suit personal commitments
• Odd days available to fit around existing work patterns

Overview

• Depot Express Limited is looking for reliable and professional Self Employed Delivery Drivers to join its delivery team.
• Drivers will be responsible for safely and efficiently delivering parcels to residential properties across selected Sunderland postcode areas.
• This is a highly flexible role, allowing drivers to choose the days they work around their own commitments and lifestyle.
• Drivers plan their own daily delivery schedule after collecting parcels from the local delivery unit.
• Delivery rounds are compact, covering only one postcode area with an approximate two-mile delivery radius.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect parcels from the local delivery unit.
• Deliver parcels safely and efficiently to residential addresses.
• Plan and manage your own daily delivery schedule.
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries.
• Ensure parcels are delivered accurately and on time.
• Maintain a professional approach while representing the company.

Flexibility and Working Pattern

• Choose your own working days each week.
• Weekly availability is confirmed in advance to help plan delivery schedules.
• Suitable for those looking for occasional work, part-time hours, or full-time earnings.
• Designed to fit around existing jobs, family commitments, or other responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must be happy to work on a self-employed basis.
• Own vehicle required.
• Own smartphone required.
• Reliable and professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.

Training and Support

• No previous delivery experience is necessary.
• Full onsite training is provided.
• Training day parcels are fully paid.
• Immediate starts are available.
• Bolt-on business insurance cover is provided by the company at no additional cost.

Benefits

• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• Choose your own working days.
• Opportunity to earn more by delivering more parcels.
• Compact delivery routes within a single postcode area.
• Business insurance provided free of charge.
• Paid training.
• Immediate start available.

Application Question

• Are you happy to work on a self-employed basis?

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