At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver parcels across Birmingham, planning routes and ensuring timely deliveries.
- Company: Self-employed delivery driver role with flexible hours and local routes.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and support for vehicle hire.
- Other info: Great opportunity for independence and consistent work throughout the year.
- Why this job: Enjoy the freedom of the road while making a real impact in your community.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence, self-employed status, and own van required.
The predicted salary is between 40 - 50 £ per hour.
About the Company
Self-Employed Delivery Driver (Van) — Birmingham
Location: Birmingham and surrounding areas
Contract: Self-employed / subcontractor
Hours: Approx. 40–50 hours per week, with flexibility on scheduling
About the Role
We're looking for reliable self-employed van drivers to deliver parcels across Birmingham and the surrounding region. You'll collect your route from the depot each morning, plan your run, and deliver to residential and business addresses to agreed service standards. Routes are typically within a defined radius, so you'll get to know your patch well. This suits someone who wants control over how they work, prefers being out on the road to being desk-bound, and takes pride in getting the job done properly rather than just getting it done.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload parcels safely and accurately at the start and end of each shift
- Plan and follow efficient delivery routes, adapting to traffic, road closures and access issues
- Deliver parcels to residential and commercial addresses within agreed time windows
- Capture proof of delivery, signatures and photos using a handheld scanner or mobile app
- Handle failed deliveries, redelivery attempts and returns according to process
- Manage collections and returns where required
- Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly
- Keep the vehicle clean, roadworthy and legally compliant
- Maintain accurate records of deliveries, mileage and fuel
- Represent the brand professionally at every doorstep
Qualifications
- Full UK driving licence held for a minimum of 12 months, with no more than 6 points
- Right to work in the UK
- Registered as self-employed with HMRC (or willing to register), with a UTR number
- Own van, or willingness to hire one through our approved supplier
- Valid business/hire-and-reward insurance and goods-in-transit cover
- Smartphone with data
- Basic DBS check (we can arrange this)
Required Skills
- Driving and route management
- Confident, safe driver with a clean approach to road use and defensive driving habits
- Good spatial awareness for manoeuvring a van in tight residential streets, city-centre loading bays and multi-storey car parks
- Strong navigational skills and sound judgement on route sequencing
- Familiarity with Birmingham's road network, or the ability to learn it quickly
- Organisation and time management
- Punctual and consistent — starts on time, finishes the round
- Comfortable working to KPIs around delivery success rate, drops per hour and on-time performance
- Customer service
- Polite, presentable and professional at the door
- Clear communicator with customers, neighbours and business receptions
- Handles complaints, missed deliveries and frustrated customers calmly and without escalation
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Problem solving and resilience
- Physically fit and able to handle repetitive lifting, carrying and getting in and out of the vehicle throughout the day
- Technology
- Compliance and integrity
- Working style
Preferred Skills
- Previous multi-drop, courier or last-mile delivery experience
- Knowledge of Birmingham postcodes and local geography
- Experience with delivery scanning apps or route optimisation software
Pay Range and Compensation Package
- Competitive rates paid weekly/fortnightly
- Flexibility over scheduling and days worked
- Consistent volume year-round, with additional earning potential during peak
- Support with vehicle hire, insurance and onboarding
- Local routes — home most evenings
Equal Opportunity Statement: We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.
Delivery Driver employer: Seehra Transport
As a self-employed delivery driver in Birmingham, you will enjoy the freedom of flexible scheduling while being part of a supportive work culture that values reliability and professionalism. With competitive pay and consistent year-round volume, this role offers excellent opportunities for personal growth and the chance to build strong relationships within your local community. Join us to take pride in delivering exceptional service while enjoying the independence of being on the road.
