Home Delivery Driver

Role: Driver - Self Employed

Hours: Full Time and Weekends

Start Date: ASAP

Rate: £120 per day + fuel card

Contract: Indefinite

Location: Collections & Deliveries across Edinburgh

OVERVIEW

What We're Looking For

We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our Delivery & Collections Team as Drivers and Driver Assistants. In these roles, you will be responsible for safely collecting and transporting goods - furniture/clothing, etc to multiple locations and shops. It is preferred that you're able to provide your own "drivers mate/assistant". Those with previous Charity and or Retail delivery & Collection experience are highly desirable.

We can provide the van or you can use your own.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collection of Goods: Safely drive the van to designated collection points to ensuring items are handled with care.
• Delivery of Goods: Transport items to charity shops, distribution centers, or individuals in need, adhering to delivery schedules.
• Customer Interaction: Provide excellent customer service when interacting with donors and recipients, offering a positive representation of the charity.
• Loading and Unloading: Assist with loading and unloading donated items, ensuring all goods are securely placed in the van and safely delivered to the destination.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Ensure the van is kept clean and in good working condition, conducting basic checks and reporting any mechanical issues.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Follow all safety guidelines and regulations while driving, loading, and unloading, to ensure a safe environment for yourself, passengers, and the public.

Requirements

Key Requirements:

• Driving Skills: Valid UK driver's license (2 years driving experience, maximum 6 points, with experience in driving vans or similar vehicles such as LWB/3.5T)
• UK Work Eligibility: All must have the Right to Work in the UK
• Vetting: All applicants must hold or pass a Criminal Record Check.
• Navigation Skills: Ability to navigate effectively, using maps or GPS systems to plan routes and deliver goods efficiently.
• Customer Service: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with donors, recipients, and team members professionally and courteously.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to manage collections, deliveries, and documentation, keeping track of schedules, inventory, and donations.
• Problem Solving: Ability to quickly resolve issues such as unexpected delays or changes in delivery/pickup plans.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to load, unload, and lift boxes or items (often requiring manual handling and heavy lifting).
• Time Management: Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines, ensuring that collections and deliveries are completed on time.
• Vehicle Maintenance Awareness: Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance to perform basic checks (oil, tire pressure, fuel, etc.) and report issues when necessary.

Key Person Requirements:

• Reliability: Punctual and dependable, with a strong sense of responsibility to ensure goods are delivered and collected as scheduled.
• Trustworthy: Ability to handle donations and valuable items with care and honesty, ensuring all charity items are accounted for.
• Friendly and Approachable: A positive, friendly attitude towards donors, recipients, and colleagues, representing our and our clients values well.
• Team Player: Willing to work collaboratively with other staff members, both in the van, our and our clients operations.
• Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently when needed, using initiative to manage your workload and handle challenges.
• Flexible: Willingness to adapt to changing schedules, tasks, and locations as required.
• Compassionate: A genuine interest in and a passion for supporting the community or those in need.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring all items are accurately documented, handled carefully, and the vehicle is kept clean and well-organized.
• Flexibility: You must have full time availability across the week, which will include weekend working.

Benefits

Why Join Us?

At ATA North, we're proud to be a leading force in last-mile logistics across Scotland and the North of England. We partner with some of the UK's most recognised national and international brands to deliver fast, reliable, and customer-focused solutions. With a fleet of over 350 vehicles and a network of strategically placed managed or supplied depots, we deliver more than 30,000 parcels daily in the North. Across our wider group in England, our combined fleet exceeds 900 vehicles, delivering over 33 million parcels annually — and we're still growing. Join a company where innovation, scale, and people power come together to move things forward — every day.

What We Do

At ATA North, we power the last mile. We support major delivery companies by managing local delivery operations across an expanding network of depots throughout the UK. Our dedicated fleet covers thousands of routes, ensuring parcels reach homes and businesses safely, efficiently, and right on time — every time. 

Our Green Commitment

Sustainability drives our future. ATA North is committed to reducing our environmental impact through smarter logistics and cleaner operations. From lowering our carbon footprint to eliminating pollution across our network, we're focused on building a zero-emissions delivery model that's both responsible and resilient.

Our Culture & Ethos

We do things the right way — with integrity, hard work, and mutual respect. Our culture is rooted in accountability, teamwork, and a shared commitment to excellence. Whether it's supporting our drivers, our operational teams, or client partners, we go above and beyond to make a difference. We recognise and reward those who take pride in their work and deliver with purpose.

ATA North: Your Delivery Partner — Anytime. Anywhere.