If you have searched for delivery driving work and come across the term “multi drop,” you might be wondering what it actually means. This guide explains what the job involves, what a typical day looks like, and what you need to get started.
What Does Multi Drop Mean?
Multi drop delivery is a driving job where you deliver parcels to multiple addresses in a single shift. You will typically visit between 80 and 120 stops per day, dropping off packages to homes and businesses along a planned route. Your delivery app handles the navigation, so the route is organised for you before you leave the depot.
What Does a Typical Shift Look Like?
| Time | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Early morning (6:30 to 7:30 AM) | Arrive at the depot, collect your parcels, and load your van. |
| Morning | Head out on your route using the delivery app on your smartphone. |
| Throughout the day | Scan each parcel, hand it over or leave it safely, and mark it as complete. |
| Afternoon | Finish your route and return to the depot. Shifts are approximately nine hours. |
Where in Essex Does This Work Take Place?
Essex is one of the busiest areas for parcel delivery in the South East. Towns such as Barking, Basildon, Chelmsford, and Colchester all have active delivery networks. Urban areas tend to have denser routes, meaning your stops are closer together and easier to work through quickly.
Skilled Solutions recruits for delivery driver jobs in Barking, one of the most active parcel delivery zones in the Essex area. The two main carriers operating across Essex are Amazon Logistics and DPD, both of which work through partners like Skilled Solutions.
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What Do You Need to Get Started?
No prior experience is needed. Training is provided. Here is what you do need:
- A full UK or EU driving licence held for at least one year. The National Careers Service delivery van driver profile has useful background on what the role involves.
- A DBS background check (standard for this type of work).
- Your own smartphone to run the delivery app.
- A van. Skilled Solutions helps drivers access rental vans, so there is no need to own one upfront.
- The right to work in the UK.
What Does the Pay Look Like?
Most multi drop drivers in Essex are paid a day rate, typically between £110 and £140 per day. On a five-day week, that works out to roughly £550 to £700 before deductions. Some arrangements pay per drop instead, which rewards drivers who complete a high number of stops. For a full breakdown, read the guide to how much do Essex delivery drivers earn.
Ready to Apply?
Multi drop delivery is practical, active work with a low barrier to entry. If you have a licence and a smartphone, you have what it takes to get started. Browse multi drop driver jobs in Essex to see what is currently available.
