Join Team Piranha Parcels – Self-Employed Delivery Drivers
We are seeking keen and hard-working individuals to join our team and help us Deliver Excellence in and around Bristol and South East Wales in 2026
Start Date:
Typically, within 7 to 10 days from the successful completion of onboarding and all required checks.
Work Pattern:
Self-employed, full-time contractors. Weekend shifts are required, with flexible scheduling available for weekdays.
What's it like?
* Fast-paced and physical work
* Variable start times
* Delivering to houses, flats, and businesses as required
* Typically working around 9 hours per day
We Offer:
* £137.70 per day (+VAT if registered) as a self-employed contractor
* Weekly pay, 2 weeks in arrears
* Flexible working days, including weekends
* Well-equipped van provided during work shifts
* Uniform, fuel, insurance, and delivery device provided at no cost to the driver
* Safe working conditions
* Comprehensive large vehicle and on-road safety training (1 day, paid)
* Dedicated on-road support manager
* Routes and parcels pre-sorted — just load and go
* Performance-related incentive schemes
* Motivated and diverse team with progression opportunities
* Regular engagement events for all team members
Essential Requirements:
* Right to work in the UK
* Full MANUAL UK/EU driving licence held for at least 1 year
* Maximum 6 penalty points on licence — no DR, DG, IN, or TT endorsement codes
* Pass a criminal background check (paid by us)
* Pass a Drug & Alcohol screening (paid by us)
* Ability to commute to BS35 (Severn Beach) to collect van each day
* All drivers must be 21 or over, in line with insurer requirements
The Role:
* Multi-drop deliveries, parcels of varying size and weight (up to 23kg max)
* Operate on a self-employed subcontractor basis
* Load your van with your day's parcels
* Use GPS technology to locate delivery addresses accurately
* Use a delivery device to complete deliveries safely and efficiently
* Provide excellent customer service at all times, being polite and professional with customers, colleagues, and warehouse staff
* Maintain a safety-first approach and comply with PPE standards
* Proactively solve problems encountered on the road
About Piranha Parcels:
Piranha Parcels is a team-driven company delivering exceptional results for our clients since 2021. We strongly believe in delivering excellence in every aspect of our operations. We're looking for like-minded, hard-working team players to grow with us as we continue our path of success.
We pride ourselves on a supportive, flexible, and diverse team, where every member is committed to providing a top-quality delivery service.
If this sounds like the role for you, don't delay — start your journey with us today
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £137.70 per day
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* The position you are applying for has a late morning start time, typically between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. You will then be on the road for 9.5 hours, which means you will finish later in the evening. Are you happy to proceed with your application?
* Are you aware that the job you applied for is a self-employed position? Are you comfortable with being self-employed? Would you like to proceed with your application?
* Are you applying for the full-time position (5 days per week, including one weekend day), or for the weekend-only position?
* This role is based in the BS35 (Avonmouth) area. Could you please confirm whether you have transport to travel to and from the site each day?
Experience:
* Delivery driver: 1 year (preferred)
* Driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* FULL Manual UK or EU Driving Licence held for 12 months (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road