There is no question that technology is driving some unbelievable changes in our lives, and one industry that has experienced a dramatic shift is retail. Approximately 87% of U.K. consumers have bought at least one product online in the last 12 months, which in turn has created a growing demand for people to deliver those products to their UK customers. This combined with services such as Uber growing in popularity means that there is no question that the demand for couriers and drivers will continue to increase.
This is great news for anyone considering a role as a self-employed courier because an increase in demand means more opportunities for work, but there are also a lot of other benefits too!
If you are a self-employed driver you will have the luxury of picking and choosing your own hours, fitting work around your family and social life and other commitments. You may be a University Student looking to earn extra money around your lectures, or a parent who wants a job that fits in with the school timetable – with part-time and full-time options almost anyone can become a courier!
The 9-5 of an office simply doesn’t suit a lot of people, so life as a self-employed courier is a great option for people that enjoy getting out and about, going to different places and speaking to a variety of people every day.
Unlike some driving based roles the only formal qualification you’ll need is a full valid UK driving licence to apply! You’ll also need to know your way around or have access to a Sat Nav to help you plan your route effectively. As you’ll be meeting customers every day when you make each delivery it’s important to have a good level of people skills, so a friendly smile and a knack for small talk will help you along the way!
The beauty of being a self-employed courier is that you really can be your own boss – you will however need to be accountable for parts of the job such as accurate bookkeeping, self-assessment tax returns and ensuring you have the relevant commercial insurance for your vehicle as well.
If you like the sound of life on the road, in either a full-time or part-time role as a self-employed courier then all you need to do is apply! Send us an up to date copy of your CV and a hiring manager will be in touch if you are successful for the next stage of the interview! It’s that simple! To send an application just select your nearest location from the list below:
Please do note that we operate a strict vetting process at DX – for more information visit our website here.
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