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 work to support NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), an organisation that actively serves over 250 hospitals across the UK.
With a network of over 25 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.
What do I need as a self-employed courier?
Own/hire suitable vehicle (Car, Small van, Short-wheel based van or Long-wheel based van)
Valid Driving Licence
Vehicle insurance, MOT and Tax
National Insurance Number and Passport to prove your entitlement to work in the UK
A mobile phone with Android (6 or above) or an iPhone with iOS (11 or above)
Valid carriage of goods for hire and reward insurance (Option to joining our top-up insurance depending on eligibility criteria)
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.
Want can you expect as a courier supporting NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT)?
NHSBT is committed to enhancing efficiencies in the transportation of donated blood, blood products, and associated services throughout the supply chain.
Successful applicants will be completing local jobs to NHSBT sites in areas including Bristol, Southampton, Plymouth, Manchester, Cambridge, and Newcastle.
A significant amount of work is during the evenings and at weekends, with some weekday availability.
- 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:
- Get a vehicle – having the right vehicle whether it's a bike or large van is your first step.
- Calculate your expenses - From the correct insurance for your vehicle to fuel, servicing and mobile phone costs it's important to be prepared.
- 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.
- If you decide to be a self employed courier you will need to to set up and register your business with HMRC.
- 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.
Delivery milestone alerts and recognition
These timely updates are delivered to the courier straight from the CitySprint courier app.
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.
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