Delivery Driver

*b-spokes* provide parcel delivery services for market leading brands in the delivery industry, there are always parcels to deliver!

We are the experts in last mile deliveries – could you become a self employed delivery driver with us in Edinburgh? Do you have multi drop delivery or courier experience? Are you familiar with driving a van, delivering parcels?

We pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s largest independent family-run delivery companies, which makes us different from our competitors.

We have parcel delivery routes available for new and experienced delivery drivers to fulfil our parcel delivery requirements across Edinburgh and surrounding areas - currently including: Barnton, Granton, Morningside, Pathhead and more!

What we’re offering:

1. Average pay around £100 per day
2. Drivers will normally deliver around 160 small or around 50 bulkier parcels a day
3. We engage all drivers on a self employed basis
4. You are paid for the service you provide at an agreed rate, your parcel delivery performance will influence what you earn
5. You will be given full on-the job training for 2 days, however ongoing support is available until you feel confident, we will support you to ensure you succeed
6. If you need access to a van to complete your deliveries we can hire you a van for a highly competitive rate of under £50 per week!
7. Our van hire includes insurance and breakdown cover and you can take the van home with you each day, you don’t need to return to the depot. You can use the van for personal use too
8. Delivery services are required 6 days each week Monday-Saturday - we operate a Sunday service where we pay enhanced rates
9. Drivers are given a designated route within specific postcode areas. This gives you stability and the freedom and flexibility to plan your own delivery route and succeed as a delivery driver for b-spokes
10. Most of the routes that our drivers cover are delivery dense, so you can realistically deliver between 20-30 parcels per hour, depending on your capabilities, experience and attitude

All our routes are reviewed to ensure they have the right blend of mileage and parcel volume to ensure all drivers can earn a good living wage from their delivery driving.

Your life as a b-spokes Delivery Driver:

Your day is what you make it - approaching it with a positive attitude and drive will deliver you great results.

You will be based from our depot on the Sighthill Industrial Estate in Edinburgh.

On arrival at the depot, you will scan your parcels and load your van.

You’ll use your own phone, to plan your route and set customer ETA's via our parcel delivery app – so there’s no awkward technology to worry about.

Once you’re on the road you will deliver and collect parcels, taking delivery photos and verifying your location, all via the app, to ensure safe and secure delivery of the customers’ parcels.

Essential:

1. Full UK driving Licence held for at least 4 years
2. Maximum points (6)
3. Our insurance does not permit the following convictions: DD, DR, CD or IN
4. All applicants should be over twenty one. This is for insurance. If you do not meet this criteria you will need to provide your own delivery vehicle and insurance

Upon receipt of your application if you meet the required criteria our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application.

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Salary:

£550.00-£700.00 per week

Benefits:

• Referral programme

Experience:

• Delivery driver experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Driving: 4 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence - free from convictions and max 6 points (required)

Work Location:

In person

Reference ID:

Edinburgh/b-spokes Deliveries/Delivery Driver