Delivery Driver | Tillydrone

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10 months ago
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Self-Employed Delivery Driver (Multi-Drop)

Depot Location:Altens (AB12), delivering to AB24 and surrounding areas: Tillydrone, Seaton, Old Aberdeen, Woodside, Froghall, Powis, Bedford, Sunnybank, Linksfield for example. No return to Depot when finished.

Start Date:ASAP

Pay:£120–£170 per day (£720–£1,020 per week)

Contract:Flexible – Full-Time, Part-Time, or Weekends

What we're looking for:

We’re looking for reliable, self-employed drivers to join our delivery team. Whether you want regular full-time work or just a few days a week, we’ve got routes to suit your schedule

What the role involves:

  • Delivering and collecting parcels in your own vehicle or one of our insured vans
  • Using a simple app to manage your route and communicate with the depot
  • Loading parcels and making sure they’re delivered safely and on time

Requirements

Our Vans:

    • Valid UK, European, or Internationalmanualdriving licence
    • Age21+withat least 12 months of UK driving experience
    • Max6 penalty points(some endorsements not accepted – see below)
    • For our vans:We can’t accept certain licence endorsements (e.g., TT, CD, DR, DG, AC, BA, MS)

Your Vehicle:

    • Age 18+ with a valid driving licence, and appropriate insurance (Goods in Transit & Public Liability)

Other:

    • You must beeligible to live and work in the UK
    • Unfortunately,international studentswho aren’t allowed to work self-employedcan’t apply
    • We’re looking forreliabledrivers withstrong communication skillsand apositive, hard-working attitude
    • Other requirements might vary depending on individual circumstances and client compliance

Benefits

Why Join Us?

At ATA North, we’re proud to be a leading force in last-mile logistics across Scotland and the North of England. We partner with some of the UK’s most recognised national and international brands to deliver fast, reliable, and customer-focused solutions. With a fleet of over 350 vehicles and a network of strategically placed managed or supplied depots, we deliver more than 30,000 parcels daily in the North. Across our wider group in England, our combined fleet exceeds 900 vehicles, delivering over 33 million parcels annually — and we’re still growing. Join a company where innovation, scale, and people power come together to move things forward — every day.

What We Do

At ATA North, we power the last mile. We support major delivery companies by managing local delivery operations across an expanding network of depots throughout the UK. Our dedicated fleet covers thousands of routes, ensuring parcels reach homes and businesses safely, efficiently, and right on time — every time. 

Our Green Commitment

Sustainability drives our future. ATA North is committed to reducing our environmental impact through smarter logistics and cleaner operations. From lowering our carbon footprint to eliminating pollution across our network, we’re focused on building a zero-emissions delivery model that’s both responsible and resilient.

Our Culture & Ethos

We do things the right way — with integrity, hard work, and mutual respect. Our culture is rooted in accountability, teamwork, and a shared commitment to excellence. Whether it’s supporting our drivers, our operational teams, or client partners, we go above and beyond to make a difference. We recognise and reward those who take pride in their work and deliver with purpose.

ATA North:Your Delivery Partner — Anytime. Anywhere.

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