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Smiths News Recruitment
Self Employed Delivery Driver
North Shields, Tyne and Wear
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 5 hours ago
- Salary
- 31000.00 - 36775.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Smiths News Recruitment
- Closes
- 29 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Delivery Driver - Self Employed - Smiths News in Newcastle (Gateshead)Must have own or have access to a 3.500kg van.
Night shift delivering between 2/3am and 8/9am, 7 days a week.Paid weeklyAverage annual earnings of GBP31,000 - GBP36,775 with the potential to earn additional
About the role:
We are currently looking for Self-employed courier drivers to join our expanding distribution network supporting our customers.
Light warehouse activity of newspapers including loading and unloading of shipments. As a self-employed driver you'll be responsible for delivering newspapers, magazines and shipments to our customers across your designated route. Most importantly you'll ensure every customer receives excellent and efficient service, every time. Fixed routes available to entrepreneurs looking to expand their business. What do you need?
A valid UK photo-card licence Have access to or own a van. VAT certificate (if applicable) What's in it for you? This is a fantastic opportunity to earn some extra income working with a leading brand in the wholesale industry, giving you the security but also flexibility around other contracts and commitments - you really can have the best of both worlds!
Many of our current self-employed drivers enjoy the flexible benefit of picking up additional work during the day; utilising the nightly working pattern Smiths News can offer enabling our self-employed drivers to maximise their earning potential and work life balance throughout the week.
If you're interested in learning more - then we would love to hear from you.
Ad ID: 5417059313
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