Drive for yourself.
Deliver for us.

Self-employed Owner Driver opportunities at Parcelforce Worldwide

Be your own boss as a self-employed Owner Driver

Are you looking to own your own business with the opportunity to grow your revenue? Or maybe you want the freedom of being self-employed with a little more certainty to your week? 

Become a self-employed Owner Driver for Parcelforce Worldwide and you’ll have regular postcodes you can call your own and revenue paid into your bank every week. You can run your own business as a self-employed Owner Driver and grow the business if you want to. 

This is an opportunity to drive for yourself, while delivering for us.

Why become a self-employed Owner Driver?

  • Annual revenue could reach between £45,000 and £70,000, depending on deliveries, collections and postcodes covered
  • Revenue paid into your bank weekly
  • Have set postcodes each day
  • Increased revenue for different types of delivery
  • Get the chance to take on extra postcodes if they become available
  • The opportunity to start and grow your own business
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What you need to know

You will deliver to the same set of fixed postcodes each day and the amount you deliver will depend on customer demand. We pay per stop and we pay enhanced rates for both premium and timed deliveries. At the end of each week, you’ll receive payment for your services and your revenue will be paid directly into your bank within 7 working days.

Interested? To become a self-employed Owner Driver for Parcelforce Worldwide, there are a number of requirements you will need:

  • UK Driving licence: A UK driving licence is required, with no more than 6 penalty points​​​​​​​
  • UK Residency and Work Eligibility: You must be a UK resident with the right to work in the UK
  • Suitable Van: You'll need a van that meets the required standards
  • Insurance and Breakdown Cover: Courier van insurance and breakdown cover are necessary
  • Daily Service Expectation: Services are required every day, excluding bank holidays
  • Absence Coverage: You are responsible for arranging qualified, insured, and vetted cover during any absences

Frequently asked questions

Can I apply from overseas?

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Can I apply from overseas?

You'll need to be a UK resident and have the right to work in the UK before you apply.

Will I be working for Parcelforce Worldwide?

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Will I be working for Parcelforce Worldwide?

No, this is a self-employed opportunity and actual revenue will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Owner Driver contract.

I don’t own a van. Do I need to get one and how do I do this?

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I don’t own a van. Do I need to get one and how do I do this?

There are lots of providers who lease vans. Any van you use will need to meet Parcelforce Worldwide's standards; a long wheel based van, fitted with a reversing camera or sensor. You'll also need to have the right insurance and emergency breakdown cover in place.

What type of driving licence do I need?

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What type of driving licence do I need?

You'll need a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

What other requirements are there in becoming an Owner Driver?

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What other requirements are there in becoming an Owner Driver?

A smart appearance and full PPE are needed, including steel toecap boots. You'll also need a good level of fitness to meet the demands of multi-drop delivery with parcels weighing at least 30kg.

What days will I need to work and how can I get time off?

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What days will I need to work and how can I get time off?

You'll be providing services every day, except on bank holidays. As a self-employed Owner Driver, you’re trusted to manage your own cover. So long as you have qualified, insured and security vetted individuals who can provide the services, you are free to organise your own cover. That way you have the flexibility you need for other things, like holiday.

Please note, this is a self-employed opportunity and actual revenue will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Owner Driver contract.