Self-employed Owner Driver

Multiple self-employed owner driver opportunities availableRevenue potential: £45,000 - £70,000 per annum (depending on deliveries /collections, post-codes and delivery times)

Days providing services: Monday-Saturday (6-day week)

Are you a delivery business owner looking to expand your client base, or a delivery driver interested in starting your own venture?

At Parcelforce Worldwide, we’re growing our business and exceeding customer expectations. You could do the same as a self-employed owner driver with Parcelforce as a customer.

We deliver more than parcels. We deliver commitment to our customers, so we strive to meet and achieve their expectations every step of the way. We want to work with owner drivers who strive to deliver the same high standards of service. Help us keep Britain on the move and grow your own business.

What’s in it for your business?

• Average weekly revenue between £800-£1500 (depending on successful delivery / collection volumes, delivery routes and times)
• Speedy weekly invoicing to make your business admin simple.
• A year-round contract with fixed routes. We’ll try to accommodate your preferred route wherever possible.
• Access to hire state-of-the-art PDA technology to support route planning and delivery tracking.
• Free sessions to get to know Parcelforce processes, products, and equipment.
• Backing from the one of the UK’s largest and most established national express carrier businesses.

You’ll be offered a contract for services which would commit you to providing services 6 days per week (Monday to Saturday). Parcelforce may also require your services on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

You’ll be responsible for arranging your own route cover for sickness or holiday absence to meet your service obligations.

About you

To be considered, you’ll need to have the following:

• Access to your own long wheel-based van, fitted with reversing camera or sensor.
• Personal vehicle insurance which must cover the carriage of goods for hire and reward, and emergency breakdown cover.
• A full UK driving license with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Valid business insurances, including: £5 million Public Liability, £5 million Employers Liability, and £25,000 Goods in Transit.
• A smart appearance and full PPE always including steel toecap boots.
• Good level of fitness to meet the demands of multi-drop delivery with parcels weighing at least 30kg.
• Ability to pass a basic CRB check and Right to Work checks.

About usParcelforce Worldwide provides express parcel delivery across the UK. We’re part of International Distribution Services alongside Royal Mail, and we operate across a network of 54 depots. Our intelligent use of technology helps ensure we stay one-step ahead, and individuals have the responsibility to create a smooth and efficient service. We’re always thinking ahead, and we’re always looking for friendly and committed delivery business owners to join our diverse and supportive network.Interested? We can’t wait to hear from you!