Location:UK-wide (multiple regions) |Type:Self-employed, flexible hours, per-job work |Pay:Competitive per-job rates – drivers average £200+ per active working day*
Zippd is a UK same-day delivery platform connecting businesses with a network of self-employed owner drivers. We're growing fast and looking for reliable owner drivers with their own vehicle to join our network - work when you want, get paid fast, and build a route that fits yourlife. We also welcome2-man crewsandfleet operatorslooking to put multiple vehicles to work.
What you'll be doing
- Collecting and delivering parcels, pallets and goods for our business customers across your local area and beyond
- Choosing and accepting jobs through the Zippd driver app - you choose which jobs suit your vehicle, location and availability
- Providing a reliable, professional service that keeps our customers coming back
What we offer
- Competitive pay- drivers completing jobs throughZippdearnan average equivalent to around£80+ per jobbased on completedjobsover the last 90 days, with active drivers averaging£200+ per working day*
- Rates for van work start from £150, rising depending on vehicle size e.g. Long Wheel Base and Luton Van work
- 2-man crew jobs available- extra hands-on-the-job work is paid at a higher rate per job, e.g. Long Wheel Base crew jobs from £140, Extra Long Wheel Base from £150, and Luton Van crew jobs from £200.
- Fleet-friendly- already run afleet, or want to build one? Zippd works with fleet operators as well as individual owner drivers; our fleet partners are currently running multiple vehicles and crews under one account
- Flexible working- no minimum hours or committments, work the days and times that suit your availability.
- Fast, reliable payments- no chasing invoices
- Readily available, local same-day jobsthrough our driver app, so you're not sat waiting for work during times of availability
- Support from a dedicated driver operations team, 7 days a week
Why drivers choose Zippd
- Whether you're picking up a few extra jobs a week as a sole owner driver, bringing a second pair of hands for crew jobs, or running a small fleet of vehicles, Zippd gives you the flexibility to build a schedule around your business with strong availability of job volume, straightforward onboarding, and a support team that actually picks up the phone.
*Payfigures are internal Zippd platform averages based on completed jobs over the trailing 90 days (avg. £82.69/job, median £52/job; avg. £211/active working day, median £100). Actual earnings vary by vehicle type, crew size, hours worked, location and job availability. Van hire and 2-man crew rates shown are standard driver payout rates by vehicle type as of August 2026. No volume guarantees can be given.
- Your own roadworthy vehicle (car, small van, LWB or Luton van- all vehicle types welcome), or a fleet of vehicles if applying as a fleet operator
- A full, valid UK driving licence (no more than 6 points) for you and any drivers/crew
- Goods-in-transit / courier insurance for your vehicle(s)
- Legal right to undertake self-employed work in the UK
- A smartphone to use the Zippd driver app
- Responsible for your own tax, NI and any required HMRC registration, as a sole trader orLimited company
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Owner Driver - Courier (North East & Scotland) in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Zippd
Zippd is an exceptional employer for aspiring Data Analysts, offering a dynamic work environment in Manchester where data drives our logistics operations. With direct mentorship from the Head of Data and opportunities to take ownership of live reporting and analysis, employees can expect significant professional growth while contributing to the company's expansion into new markets. Our supportive culture, combined with standard benefits like a pension and an extra day off on your birthday, makes Zippd a rewarding place to build your career.
