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Are you a self-starter?

Courier work can offer you great rates, flexibility and freedom.

Are you looking for courier jobs near you?

We are looking for self-employed couriers for local and national work across the UK. 
 

With a network of 35 service centres covering Scotland, England and Wales and in every major city including London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Manchester and Birmingham, we are the UK's largest same day delivery company.


Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week all year round, we have over 15,000 courier jobs available daily.

 

Apply online now

What can you expect as a courier?

 

Click on the video on the right to watch Head of Courier, Reme, talk about what CitySprint can offer you and to hear why couriers choose to offer their services to us. 

You'll find out about our quick onboarding, fuel cards, discounts on circuit fees & fast payment terms. Plus all the support and accreditons available to help you maximise your earnings.

How we support couriers

 

Our available courier jobs

London courier jobs

London courier jobs

We have a range of courier jobs in London with a fleet of cars, vans, motorbikes and cargo bikes delivering around the clock, to keep London moving.

Find out more about our delivery jobs in London
Local delivery jobs

Local delivery jobs

Find out how you came become a self-employed courier, dropping off parcels and packages to local businesses and homes in your neighbourhood.

Find out more about our local delivery jobs
National van driver jobs

National van driver jobs

As the UK's largest same day delivery network with service centres throughout the UK, we have access to 1000's of jobs daily across the country.

Find out more about our national van jobs
Student driving jobs

Student driving jobs

Earn extra money (paid weekly) delivering parcels locally in your car or van part-time. It's quick and easy to apply - find out more below.

Find out more about our student jobs
Why choose to work with us?

Why choose to work with us?

 Access to 15,000+ jobs

 Weekly pay straight to your bank account

 Competitive pay across a range of work

 Suitable for different vehicle types from vans, cars, motorbikes & bicycles

 Quick apply and easy sign-up

We are growing faster than ever before and have one of the busiest courier circuits in the UK, so it has never been a better time to sign-up to work with us. 

What do I need as a self-employed courier?

What do I need as a self-employed courier?

 National Insurance Number

 Passport to prove your entitlement to work in the UK

 Valid Driving Licence (if applicable)

 Insurance and images of the vehicle you will be using

A mobile phone with Android (6 or above) or an iPhone with iOS (11 or above)

Frequently Asked Questions
  • How do I sign up with CitySprint?

    To sign up with CitySprint simply complete a short form here. You will need to provide your contact details, home address, vehicle type and your preferred area to work. Once the application is submitted, a member of the Recruitment team will get in touch.

  •  What type of vehicle do I need?

    We have jobs available for different vehicle types, from cars, vans to motorbikes and bicycles.

  • Does CitySprint provide insurance?

    To deliver with CitySprint you will need to have the Hire and Rewards cover. In case you don't have it you can start with the SDP Cover (Social, domestic and pleasure purpose) and we'll then review if our top up insurance is applicable.

  • How long does it takes to become a courier?

    With CitySprint the onboarding process has never been quicker. The courier team will contact you to provide you the information you need. Once the documents are approved, you'll be ready to work.

  • What is a courier driver?

    A courier is the name given to a person who delivers parcels, documents and items for businesses or private individuals. Typically using their own van although a they may use a bicycle, motorbike, cargo bike, automobile or transport provided by the company they are working for.

    Couriers work or provide services for delivery or logistics firms which offer same day, next day or international delivery services for local, national and international markets.

  • What does a courier do?

    Travelling by bicycle, motorbike, automobile, van or on foot to complete deliveries, a courier transports packages, documents and items for businesses in the public and private sector as well as individuals. This could range from urgent blood deliveries for life saving operations for hospitals to important legal documents to dropping a present for a loved ones birthday.

  • What is a specialist courier?

    A specialist courier service can handle a range of sensitive goods. This may include fragile items or medical items like medicines, blood and organs for hospitals. Couriers delivering these items may have special training and certification or special vehicles or adaptions to transport the specialist items.

  • What is a freelance or private courier?

    A freelance or private courier uses their own car, van, bicycle or motorbike to carry out delivery work for a business. Working freelance, self employed or subcontracted means you are not directly employed by the company you deliver for. Many logistic firms use freelance or private couriers to do deliveries on their behalf.

  • What do you need to become a courier driver?

    To become a self employed courier you will need a suitable vehicle for the type of work you want to do. If it’s a motor vehicle and not pushbike then you will need a full, clean driving licence. An up to date MOT will also be required as well as the correct type of insurance.

     

  • How do I become a courier?

    5 Steps to become a courier:

    1. Get a vehicle – having the right vehicle whether it's a bike or large van is your first step.
    2. Calculate your expenses - From the correct insurance for your vehicle to fuel, servicing and mobile phone costs it's important to be prepared.
    3. Check potential income – Decide whether you want to be self employed or employed and check job boards for potential earnings and speak to a courier.
    4. If you decide to be a self employed courier you will need to to set up and register your business with HMRC.
    5. Keep on top of your accounts – being self employed ensure your paperwork is kept up to date as this will help when you need to submit tax returns.
  • What is the difference between a delivery driver and a courier?

    Delivery drivers are usually employed directly by a company. They can perform a wide range of work from collecting and dropping off fast food to dry cleaning to groceries, working set days and hours. Couriers are usually self employed or independent contractors who generally deliver parcels, packages and documents.

Becoming the supplier of choice for couriers.

We've introduced a range of new initiatives to empower drivers to maximise their earnings and grow their business.

New fuel cards

New fuel cards

which enable couriers to access discounted fuel rates across 3,000 locations.

Delivery milestone alerts and recognition

Delivery milestone alerts and recognition

These timely updates are delivered to the courier straight from the CitySprint courier app.

Dedicated support helpline

Dedicated support helpline

We set this up to listen to any and all concerns, and so you know you're always part of the team.

Access to tax and business experts

Access to tax and business experts

You now have access to providers that can help with tax management and starting out in the sector

Top-up insurance

Top-up insurance

Make starting courier work more affordable.

Courier testimonials

  • Being a self-employed courier is great! I enjoy the freedom, variety of work, earning potential and not having to do the same thing each day!
    Tony, Manchester
  • The brilliant team at CitySprint has been one of the main reasons I enjoy the work I do so much.
    Julija, London
  • I enjoy being a self employed courier at CitySprint because of the flexibility it gives me with my hours.
    Flavia, Birmingham