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No, previous delivery experience is not required. While courier experience is helpful, we provide full training for all new drivers. This includes how to use the delivery app, safe driving techniques for our electric vans, and customer service best practices. If you have the right attitude and a valid licence, we can teach you the rest.

Due to insurance requirements, drivers must be 21 years or older and have held a full UK or EU driving licence for at least 1 year.

Yes, we can accept drivers with up to 6 penalty points for minor offences such as speeding. However, we cannot accept applicants with serious endorsements including IN10 (No Insurance), DR10 (Drink Driving), or DD/CD codes.

Yes. As an Amazon Delivery Service Partner, all drivers must pass a standard DBS (criminal background check) and a drug & alcohol test before starting work.

No. Fleet X Logistics provides a company van for your deliveries, so you do not need to own or rent a vehicle yourself.

No. The van is provided free of charge for your routes. There are no rental fees, no lease costs, and no hidden deductions from your pay.

We take care of insurance, servicing, and vehicle maintenance. Drivers are responsible for driving safely and keeping the van clean and tidy.

Shifts typically start around 12:00 PM (midday). This is mainly an afternoon and evening role, so there are no early morning starts. Shifts usually last around 9 hours, depending on route size and traffic conditions.

Drivers are paid weekly, directly into their bank account.

This is a self-employed independent contractor role, giving you flexibility to choose your working days.

Yes. We regularly support drivers who are new to self-employment. We provide guidance with VAT registration (which can increase earnings) and give access to an easy-to-use invoicing app. We keep the admin side simple and stress-free.

We operate from our Havant depot, with delivery routes covering surrounding areas in Hampshire. Wherever possible, we aim to keep drivers in consistent areas so routes become familiar.

Parcel numbers vary depending on daily volume, but routes are planned to be completed within your shift time using Amazon's route optimisation system.

Yes. We operate 7 days a week and build weekly rotas based on driver availability. Reliability is important — if you confirm availability, we expect you to attend your shifts.