Job Title: Courier Driver (Self-Employed, LWB Van)
Company: Optima Staffing Solutions Ltd
Location: DH1 Area (Durham, On-Site Role)
Job Type: Self-Employed / Contract
Pay: £150–£190 per day (Weekly Pay)
About the Role
Optima Staffing Solutions Ltd is recruiting self-employed Courier Drivers with their own Long Wheelbase (LWB) van to support parcel delivery operations from a depot in the DH1, Durham area. This is a 10-hour shift role (including loading time) with consistent parcel volumes throughout peak season and potential ongoing work.
Key Responsibilities
* Collect parcels daily from a DH1-area depot.
* Load vehicle and complete multi-drop deliveries to residential and commercial addresses.
* Scan parcels, record proof-of-delivery (POD), and report any delivery issues.
* Follow planned routes and meet delivery timeframes.
* Maintain professionalism, parcel security, and customer service throughout the route.
Requirements
✔ Own LWB van (Sprinter, Transit, Crafter, etc.)
✔ Valid UK Driving Licence
✔ Courier insurance (Goods-in-Transit + Public Liability + Fully Comprehensive)
✔ Registered as self-employed or willing to register (UTR number)
✔ Reliable, punctual, and physically fit to handle parcel loading/unloading
✔ Previous courier or multi-drop delivery experience preferred (not essential)
Shift & Pay Details
* Working hours: 10-hour shifts (including 1-hour loading)
* Shift options: 7:00am–5:00pm or 8:30am–6:30pm
* Pay rate: £150–£190 per day (paid weekly)
* Uniform provided free
* Immediate start available