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Owner Driver - Same Day Courier (Own Vehicle)

Listing ref 97ef244020

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 your life. We also welcome 2-man crews and fleet operators looking 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 through Zippd earn an average equivalent to around £80+ per job based on completed jobs over 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 a fleet, 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 jobs through 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.
  • Ready to get on the road? Apply today and our driver onboarding team will be in touch to get you activated.

*Pay figures 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.

What this role involves

General background for delivery van driver roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Collect items from a warehouse or a pick-up point
  • Plan routes and arrange items in your vehicle in order of delivery
  • Contact customers, update tracking systems and record any issues
Typical pay (UK)
£20,000 starting · £27,000 experienced
Typical hours
20 to 42 variable
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Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0

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