Position Overview & Specifications
SELF EMPLOYED COURIER
Menzies Distribution are looking for Self Employed Owner Driver’s to join our team. You’ll be working on behalf of Menzies Distribution Limited and its customers on a self-employed basis, providing a first-class service with our team in Greenwich, London. The contract covers a 7-day operation, packing and delivering in the early hours of the morning. Please note, start time from 1:30am until finish, expected finish between 7:00am – 8:00am dependent on route
- Earn £700 - £900 per week, with further earnings potential available.
- 3.5t vehicle required (transit or similar) with business insurance.
- Contractor holder must be able to substitute themselves with a relief driver when unable to operate the route themselves.
- Job entails carrying out route preparation, loading own vehicle and delivery of product to between 20-40 customers per day (same delivery points each day), and returning to depot with any unsold product.
Looking for a shift we haven’t mentioned? We're happy to offer flexibility regarding shifts and hours wherever possible. Get in touch today to discuss how Menzies Distribution can work with you.
SELF EMPLOYED COURIER REQUIREMENTS
- The ‘Right To Work’ in the UK with no serious unspent criminal convictions
- A full UK/EU/EEA driving licence
- 3.5-tonne van (Transit or similar)
- Goods In Transit Insurance
- Public Liability Insurance
- Hire and Reward Insurance
- No previous disqualifications NI, DD or DR
- Physically fit to meet the demands of a multi-drop driving role
- Hardworking, positive and a flexible attitude to work
PLEASE NOTE
If you do not currently own or have access to a 3.5-tonne vehicle (Transit or similar) you must be in a financial position to be able to lease or purchase one. You will also need to have all insurances (Goods in Transit, Public Liability & Hire and Reward) in place prior to starting.
Financial considerations you will need to be aware of include;
- Van Deposit
- First Months Rental
- Commercial Insurances
A BIT ABOUT US
At Menzies Distribution, we have been delivering across the UK since 1833. Today, we are Logistic UK’s most innovative business of the year, with a strong focus on the future, sustainability, and innovation – we keep moving forwards.