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EXPERIENCED SELF EMPLOYED TRADE PLATE DRIVERS

🏢 KTCL • 📍 Birmingham, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range
£9 - £14
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
Birmingham, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Job Vacancies - Self Employed Drivers

SOUTHERN COUNTIES CAR DELIVERIES are looking for experienced and reliable self-employed Trade Plate drivers

We have over 25 years of experience in operating within this arena. We have a very strong, committed customer base and deliver a very efficient and successful service built upon our reputation, and our ability to plan and deliver effectively in line with our customer requirements.

The Role

Daily duties of the role will involve the collection and drop off of vehicles upto 3.5t from various locations, throughout the UK

  • The role will involve working unsociable, long hours
  • Contracted Drivers are required to be smartly presented at all times well organised and able to demonstrate a commitment to the demands of the busy role
  • We expect our contracted drivers to operate safely, ensuring that they drive legally and in line with the current legislation at all times
  • Good time management is essential to ensure that you can be at your required destinations in good time and meet the daily schedule of vehicle movements
  • Contracted Drivers will also be expected to complete a vehicle evaluation form for each and every movement made.
  • A good knowledge of using smart phones / tablets / App will be necessary for this role

Job Type / Category

Working Hours

Hours of work and Monday to Friday:

  • Contracted Drivers would need to accommodate being at their first location for 09:00
  • Working through the daily schedule of vehicle movements until the last planned collection is made
  • Last vehicle collected can be used for onward journey home and will be the first vehicle delivered the following working day
  • Social distancing and Personal Protective Equipment is required at all tasks. Protocols are to be strictly observed in line with government guidelines.

Rate of Pay

£350-£550 per week on average

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

Additional Information

Successful contractor applicants MUST be over 25 and have a maximum of 6 points on their licence, and will not have been banned in the last 5 years. Previous experience working as a trade plate driver is preferred. If you believe you are a suitable candidate for this role, please reply now through the link below and a member of the recruitment team will be incontact with you shortly

Job Types: Full-time, Freelance

Salary: £350.00-£550.00 per week

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Application question(s):

  • Do you have off street parking at your residence?

Experience:

  • trade plate vehicle deliveries: 1 year (preferred)
  • Driving: 5 years (required)

Language:

  • English (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • UK driving licence and over 25 (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for EXPERIENCED SELF EMPLOYED TRADE PLATE DRIVERS roles across KTCL's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £9 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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