DPD UK
Owner Driver – Self-Employed Delivery Driver
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Owner Driver – Self-Employed Delivery Driver
Location: Bicester
Contract: Self-employed
Working pattern: Full-time, five days per week, including a Saturday or Sunday
Deliver with DPD. Build your own business.
Starting as a self-employed Owner Driver with DPD has never been easier.
You’ll have the independence of running your own business, supported by one of Europe’s largest parcel delivery networks. DPD will provide the training, technology and ongoing depot support you need to get out on the road and make your business a success.
No previous delivery experience is required. If you have a valid UK driving licence and the right attitude, DPD will help you become road ready.
What you’ll be doing
As a DPD Owner Driver operating from the Bicester depot, you will:
- Complete deliveries and collections on an allocated route, receiving payment for both
- Load and unload your vehicle at the depot
- Deliver parcels safely, efficiently and on time
- Use DPD’s technology to manage your route and deliveries
- Provide a friendly, professional service to customers
- Take responsibility for running your own business, including your tax and insurance contributions
- Represent the DPD brand within the local community
What DPD offers
There are plenty of reasons to begin your Owner Driver journey with DPD:
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- £50,000–£60,000 in revenue per route
- Full training, with no previous delivery experience required
- Vehicle options – lease from DPD’s available vehicle selection or use your own suitable van
- DPD livery paid for when using your own approved vehicle
- DPD uniform provided
- Industry-leading technology to help you manage your deliveries
- Ongoing support from your local depot team
- Flexible working across five days per week, including a Saturday or Sunday
- Additional earning opportunities, as DPD operates seven days a week
- Payment for every successful collection and delivery
Please note that the advertised £50,000–£60,000 figure represents potential revenue per route, not a salary or guaranteed take-home income. As a self-employed Owner Driver, you will be responsible for your business costs, tax and insurance contributions.
What you’ll need
To become a DPD Owner Driver, you will need:
- A valid UK driving licence held for at least 12 months
- No more than six points on your driving licence
- To be aged 18 or over for insurance purposes
- Good communication and customer service skills
- A reliable, professional and positive approach
- The resilience and determination needed to run your own business
- The ability to work five days per week, including a Saturday or Sunday
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Most importantly, you’ll bring the van-do attitude DPD is looking for: putting customers first, taking pride in your work and delivering a dependable service every day.
About DPD
DPD UK is part of Geopost, Europe’s largest parcel delivery network.
DPD combines innovative technology with local knowledge to provide an outstanding delivery experience. Its strategy is focused on delivering the best service, using the best technology, developing customer-focused people and leading the way in sustainable delivery.
DPD is committed to creating an open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible environment. It is also a Valuable 500 company and Disability Confident Employer.
Start your journey
If you’re ready to run your own business with the support of one of the UK’s best-known delivery brands, select Apply to visit the DPD Driver portal and register your interest.
This opportunity may suit people searching for roles such as Owner Driver, Self-Employed Driver, Delivery Driver, Multi-Drop Driver, Courier, Parcel Delivery Driver, Collection and Delivery Driver or Van Driver.
This is a self-employed business opportunity and does not constitute a contract of employment.
This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
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