Self Employed Owner Driver
Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report
This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.
Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark
Compare US ($) vs UK (£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay
Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.
Position Overview & Specifications
We are recruiting for a number of experienced Van Owner Multi Drop Delivery/Collection drivers in the Crewe area.
Candidates must have their at minimum a long wheel base van and previous experience of 2 years or more within the parcel industry as a multi drop driver, must posses excellent customer service skills as well as be able to work as part of a team and on your own. The role can be physically demanding therefore a good standard of fitness is a must, as part of the role you will be assigned a set route everyday which will require you to complete but not limited too around 65 delivery drops plus ad-hoc and daily collections.
Parcel drop rate is £4 per completed stop.
Candidates will have to undergo a vetting process, this means candidates must have a clean record with no unspent convictions. Driving licence checks will also be completed therefore the following driving convictions would not be considered IN10, DD or DR.
For insurance purposes candidates must have held a Full UK driving Licence for no less than 3 years.
In return candidates will be offered good rates of pay before and after your training period and also ongoing training to further yourself within the business.
Please Note: THIS IS A SELF EMPLOYED ROLE YOU WILL THEREFORE BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AND PAY YOUR OWN TAX AND NI CONTRIBUTIONS.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent
Salary: £500 /week
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £150.00-£235.00 per day
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Self Employed Owner Driver roles across Shepherds Logistics Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19 - £29 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)
Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.
Principal Data Analytics Specialist
Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer
Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)
Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)
Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture
Apply for this Position
Receive high-paying General openings directly to your inbox.