Evening and weekend delivery rider

Delivery platforms, local takeaways, restaurants and shops that need a delivery driver at busy times.

Paid per delivery, often with extra at busy times; earnings depend on how many drops you complete per hour and your costs.

• Good local knowledge
• Comfortable riding or driving in all weather
• Time management
• Polite with customers

• Your normal vehicle insurance may not cover delivery work, check you have the right cover
• Self-employed riders are not paid when not working and usually have no sick or holiday pay
• Platform pay rates and rules can change, so check the current terms
• Right to work checks apply, and platforms may ask for proof
• Bad weather, traffic and vehicle wear can reduce what you actually take home

Startup costs are typically around £50 to £800, depending on whether you use a bike, e-bike, scooter or car and what gear and cover you need. Check current platform terms before you start.

Monthly revenue is typically around £200 to £1,200, depending on the hours you work and the platforms or restaurants you deliver for. Bad weather, traffic and vehicle wear can reduce what you actually take home.

Check that your vehicle insurance covers delivery work, that current platform pay and rules suit you, and that you can provide proof of your right to work. Self-employed riders are not paid when not working and usually get no sick or holiday pay.