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Be a self-employed courier

Choose when and how you work, making money on your own schedule.

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3 things you'll need to apply...

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An iOS or Android smartphone

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Proof of right to work self-employed in the United Kingdom

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Access to a car or van with licence and insurance

What it means to be a Self-Employed Courier

Leaping into self-employed delivery work can feel daunting at first, but running your own courier business as a sole trader is incredibly straightforward. Here is everything you need to know to get started:

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Easy Setup

Register as a sole trader via the official GOV.UK Register as a Sole Trader Portal.

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Tax-Free Allowance

You only pay income tax on business profits that exceed the standard £12,570 Personal Allowance.

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Simple Bookkeeping

Track daily earnings and expenses using a dedicated bank account, basic spreadsheet, or bookkeeping app.

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Find out more

Find out more in our FAQs about what it means to be a self employed courier.*

Self-employed courier jobs with Evri

Looking for flexible delivery driver jobs? With Evri, you can become a self-employed courier and earn money delivering parcels in your local area. Whether you’re searching for regular work or something more flexible, Evri gives you the flexibility to work when it suits you. 

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Build work around your routine

One of the best things about working with us is that you can plan your day around your lifestyle. You can pop home for a cup of tea, meet friends for lunch, dedicate some time to studying, or do the school run.

As long as you deliver great service to customers, how you organise your day is largely up to you. You choose when and how you work, set your own goals, and build earning opportunities that suit your lifestyle.

As a self-employed courier, you’ll:

  • Be responsible for managing your own tax and National Insurance obligations
  • Take responsibility for your own working arrangements and expenses
  • Have the opportunity to increase your earnings over time
  • Have the option to arrange a substitute when needed
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Why work for Evri as a courier?

Many people choose Evri because of the flexibility and independence it offers. As a self-employed courier, you can:

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Fit it around your lifestyle

You can often choose when and how many days you work, making it easier to fit around childcare, studies, or another job.

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Deliver locally in your community

Working in your local community means you'll be familiar with the delivery routes.

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The more parcels you deliver, the more you earn

You'll have the ability to earn more as you get more familiar and quicker with your routes.

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No experience needed

All you need is a car or van and a smartphone, we’ll help with the rest!

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Become an Evri Plus courier and get enhanced contractual benefits

Evri Plus is for couriers who want the perks of being employed, but with the freedom and flexibility of self-employment. All you need to do is commit to five or more days a week, including Saturday or Sunday and you’ll qualify for better contractual benefits. These include: 

  • Up to 28 days paid holiday and with cover automatically provided when your holiday is properly planned   
  • Automatic enrolment into a pension scheme for you to save into (minimum of 5% of invoiced earnings), and we’ll also pay a contribution each time you do (3%)  
  • Additional payments as agreed with the GMB union for non-parcel delivery tasks  
  • Maternity, paternity and adoption leave  
  • Accident and sickness insurance cover (*subject to an additional fee)  
  • Guaranteed earnings higher than the National Living Wage (NLW)  

"You get the perks of being employed but still maintain flexibility and get additional benefits. I tell everyone in my delivery unit they need to get on Evri Plus, I’m so happy I did it." 

Scott Grange, Evri Courier 

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Our people promises to Evri couriers

You’re in control 

Once you’re onboarded as an Evri courier, you will be in charge of your own work schedule using your own equipment. You’ll be able to work around your personal commitments and earn as you go.  

Be a part of something bigger 

With the Courier Community App, you can connect with fellow couriers and get all the relevant information needed for you as an Evri courier. You will also have access to colleagues at Evri head office to support you.  

Work in a way that suits you 

As an Evri courier you will be fully supported to work around your personal commitments. You’ll be able to create a perfect work-life balance for yourself as one of our couriers.  

Make a positive difference in your community 

As an Evri courier, you’ll be an ambassador for the Evri brand as well as our clients’ brands. Customers rely on the Evri delivery service and you’ll be at the forefront of that. 

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How to become an Evri self-employed courier

Getting started as an Evri courier is simple:

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Apply through our app

Complete a quick application to join Evri as a delivery driver

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Choose your local delivery area

Deliver parcels in a location that suits you

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Get set up

Download the Evri courier app and get ready to start delivering

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Start earning

Begin delivering parcels and earning straight away

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The more you deliver, the more you earn

As long as there is availability, there is no limit on how many parcels you can deliver. If you’re doing a great job keeping customers happy, then there is no reason why you can’t take on more parcels to deliver. After all, the more you deliver, the more money you earn.  

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