Mobile workwear supplier to local sites

Local builders, contractors, farms, garages and small factories that need clothing quickly and prefer not to order online.

You sell at a mark-up on trade prices. Regular rounds to the same sites bring repeat orders, and you can add replacements for worn or lost items.

• Confident talking to site managers and workers
• Driving and route planning
• Stock control and sizing knowledge

• Check that PPE items carry the correct UK marking and come from reputable suppliers
• Check motor insurance covers carrying goods for business use, as well as public liability insurance
• Money can be tied up in stock, so start small and track what sells
• Register for VAT once your turnover goes over the threshold
• Some sites need a booking or permission before you can visit, so check first

Startup costs are typically around £2,000 to £10,000, depending on your van, opening stock and insurance. These are estimates, and starting with a small range helps limit the money tied up in stock.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,500 to £7,000, depending on how many sites you visit and how often customers reorder. This is an estimate of revenue, before stock, fuel and van costs.

Check that PPE items carry the correct UK marking and come from reputable suppliers. Also check your motor insurance covers carrying goods for business, that you have public liability insurance, VAT registration once over the threshold, and site visit permissions.