Self-Employed Owner Driver (Flexible Same-Day Delivery)

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 commitments, 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.

Requirements

• 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 or Limited company