Self Employed Delivery Driver - Aberdeen

b-spokes Deliveries
Aberdeen
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Role: Delivery Service Partner/Driver – Multi-Drop (Self-Employed)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Indefinite - Full Time / Part Time / Weekends

Location: Depot inAltensorInverurie, delivering acrossAberdeen or Inverurieand surrounding areas.

Work Patterns:

  • Using Our Vans: Monday to Friday, plus Saturday.
  • Using Your Own Vehicle: 1–6 days/week (medium-sized car or van).

Our vans come fully insured for working with us and personal use, including breakdown cover. Yes, you can take the van home at the end of your delivery and use it for personal use. You do not have to return to the depot.

OVERVIEW

What We’re Looking For
We seek self-motivated, reliable individuals who thrive in independent roles with minimal supervision. A positive attitude, strong organisational skills, and teamwork are essential. With our support, you’ll deliver excellence, one parcel at a time.

Your Role

  • Deliver and collect parcels using your own vehicle or a rented van.
  • Communicate effectively with depot management and customers via a smartphone app.
  • Load, inspect, and secure parcels, ensuring reliable, prompt delivery using an optimised route.

What We Provide

  • Full training to help you succeed quickly.
  • Fully insured vans for work and personal use, including breakdown cover.
  • Keep the van at home—no need to return to the depot.
  • Service Partners with their own vehicles are welcome, with guaranteed work available daily.

Requirements

  • Our Vans:Valid UK, European, or International Manual license, 21+, 12+ months UK driving, max 6 penalty points.
  • Your Vehicle:18+, Valid Driving licence, your own vehicle.
  • Must be entitled to live and work in the UK.
  • International students who can't work self-employed are unfortunately ineligible.
  • Note that for our vans, we will not accept any of the following endorsements: TT, CD, DR, DG, AC, BA, MS
  • Other requirements may vary based on individual circumstances and our clients compliance.

Benefits

Why Join Us?

Earn competitive compensation for each parcel delivered or collected, not just per drop, and benefit from highly subsidised van hire rates, up to 150% cheaper than competitors. With flexible start dates and exclusive routes tailored to you, enjoy consistent, multi-drop routes within local delivery areas. Receive thorough training and continuous support, working efficiently with optimised routes designed for maximum productivity. Get paid reliably on a monthly basis directly to your bank account, while securing long-term opportunities for sustained professional growth. Increase your income over time with additional delivery rounds and benefit from our internal promotion system, underscored by a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Keywords:

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About us

b-spokes is one of the largest independent delivery companies headquartered in the UK, specialising in last-mile deliveries across Scotland and the North of England. Our strategic partnerships extend to national and international brands. With a network spanning multiple managed operational sites, a comprehensive fleet of over 300+ vans, and a consistent delivery volume of 30,000 parcels per day, b-spokes is established as the go-to delivery service partner in the UK.

Since our inception in 2009, b-spokes has been unwaveringly dedicated to fostering a corporate relaxed culture characterised by integrity, diligence, and mutual respect. Our commitment to excellence is reflected not only in our operational efficiency but also in our conscientious approach to environmental sustainability.

Our core values serve as the driving force behind every aspect of our operations. They are the cornerstone of our commitment to solidifying our reputation as the preferred employer and last-mile delivery experts within the industry.

At b-spokes, we embrace diversity in all its forms. We value the unique perspectives and contributions of individuals from ethnic and minority backgrounds, as well as those with military experience, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of all gender identities. We believe that our differences make us stronger as a team and enable us to better serve our diverse customer base. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone feels respected,

Proud Bronze Award Recipient – Armed Forces Covenant

We are honored to have been awarded the Bronze Medal from the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting the armed forces community. In addition, we welcome applications from veterans, reservists, their families, as well as those from the NHS and Fire Service. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values the diverse skills and experiences these individuals bring.

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