Self-Employed Owner-Drivers Immediate Start
Location: Plymouth and Bristol (Avonmouth depot)
Pay Rate: £17 per hour
Shift: Monday to Friday usual hours 12:0018:00, with some routes requiring up to 7.5 hours per day
Job Type: Self-employed | Long-term | Ongoing
Owner-Drivers Required Weekly Pay
Quest Employment are currently recruiting 7 self-employed owner-drivers for a reputable client: 5 in or around Plymouth and 2 in or around Bristol.
This is a great opportunity for reliable drivers looking for ongoing work, consistent weekday routes and regular afternoon hours.
You must have your own MWB, LWB or XLWB van. Vans are not supplied.
The Role
As a Self-Employed Owner-Driver, your duties will include:
Completing a fixed business collection route, with occasional deliveries
Collecting parcels and boxed consignments from trade and business addresses
Hand loading and unloading parcel-sized items
Returning collected goods to the depot at the end of each day
Handling consignments carefully and providing professional customer service
Completing timesheets accurately and following safe working procedures
No furniture, white goods or two-person lifts are involved.
Routes and Delivery Areas
Plymouth: Routes covering Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Kingsteignton, Torquay, Dawlish, Starcross and the Exeter area. Typically 712 collections per day, covering approximately 80 miles.
Bristol: Fixed collection routes operating from the Avonmouth depot.
Key Skills and Requirements
We are looking for candidates who:
Have their own MWB, LWB or XLWB van
Hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 9 penalty points
Have no drink-driving, drug-driving or driving disqualification convictions
Are aged 20 or over
Have the right to work in the UK
Are reliable, punctual and comfortable working independently
Can safely load and unload parcel-sized consignments
Have good communication and customer service skills
Documents Required Before Starting
Full UK driving licence and DVLA check
Right-to-work documents and National Insurance number
Van V5 registration document and current MOT
Valid hire and reward motor insurance certificate
Goods in transit insurance covering at least £10,000
A photograph of your van
UTR number if paid directly by the client
No DBS check is required.
Pay and Benefits
This opportunity offers:
£17 per hour on a self-employed basis
Weekly pay against submitted timesheets
Long-term, ongoing work
Monday-to-Friday working pattern
Consistent collection routes
Immediate starts available
Support from a dedicated recruitment team
About Quest Employment
Quest Employment is a leading UK recruitment agency specialising in industrial, commercial and technical recruitment.
We work with a wide range of trusted employers across the UK and are committed to helping candidates find suitable opportunities.
Apply Now
If you are interested in a Self-Employed Owner-Driver role in Plymouth or Bristol, apply today and a member of the Quest Employment team will contact you shortly.
Please include your location, van size and availability when applying.
Alternatively, contact the Quest Employment Coventry branch on 02476 222100.
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