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For London van owner-drivers

Drive with us.Self-employed drivers in London.

Put your van to work on moves and deliveries that fit. Apply, get reviewed, set your own rates within platform limits, then choose eligible requests you want to bid on.

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Applications are reviewed by an admin. Approval, work and income are not guaranteed.

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Now recruiting · London

Self-employed van owner-driver

London, United Kingdom · Self-employed contractor · Posted

The opportunity

Man With Van App is recruiting self-employed van owner-drivers in London for moves and deliveries through the platform. This is contractor work using your own van, not a salaried employee position.

What you will do

Review eligible local moving and delivery requests, choose work that suits your van and capabilities, and submit quotations. For confirmed jobs, coordinate with the customer through the app, carry out the agreed move or delivery, and confirm completion.

Set your own rates

After approval, set your own hourly rates for the van categories you can take, plus your helper and stairs rates, within the platform's permitted limits. Keep your pricing up to date in Settings. Your customer-facing quote and your earnings are not the same: platform fees and the booking's agreed terms apply.

How bidding works

Review the pickup and drop-off locations, date, time, items, access and requested help on eligible requests. Choose which requests to bid on and submit a price for the work you can carry out. Customers compare quotations and choose a driver. A submitted bid is not guaranteed work: plan around a job only after driver acceptance and the required customer payment are confirmed in Active Job.

What you need

Your own van, driving licence number and licence document, home address and postcode, insurance certificate, profile photo and a picture of your van. Register the category of van you actually drive. Vehicle registration is optional in the application.

Location and working arrangements

Recruiting in London, United Kingdom. Moves and deliveries are carried out in person; this is not remote work. Approved drivers choose which eligible requests to quote on, based on their location, vehicle, schedule and capabilities.

Earnings and payment

There is no fixed salary, guaranteed income or minimum number of jobs. Earnings depend on the requests you win and complete, and your own costs. For completed jobs with valid UK bank details, an admin makes a manual bank transfer the next day.

How to apply

Choose Start your application on this page to create a driver account, complete your details and upload the requested documents. An admin reviews your application. Approval is not automatic, and you cannot take jobs until approved. After approval, keep your base location, rates and valid UK bank details up to date.

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Clear steps, no guesswork

From first details to a confirmed job.

Here is what the driver journey actually looks like, from application review through to planning a job.

A quote waiting for a customer is not booked work. Keep your schedule for confirmed jobs only.

  1. 01

    Send your application

    Create an account, share your contact details, home address and postcode, licence number, and the category of van you actually drive.

  2. 02

    Add your documents

    Upload a profile photo, insurance certificate, driving licence document and a picture of your van. Vehicle registration is optional.

  3. 03

    Wait for a review

    An admin reviews each application. Approval is not automatic, and until you are approved you cannot take jobs.

  4. 04

    Set your details

    Once approved, keep your base location, rates and valid UK bank details up to date in Settings.

  5. 05

    Choose what suits you

    Browse eligible requests in Quotation and decide which ones to quote on. A quote is an offer, not a confirmed job.

  6. 06

    Plan around confirmation

    Only add work to your day once driver acceptance and the required customer payment are confirmed in Active Job.

  7. 07

    Complete and communicate

    Confirm job completion in the app and use Message to coordinate with your customer. Calls are for paid jobs only.

Know what to expect

Good to know before you apply.

We keep the process clear, including the parts that depend on review, availability and the job itself.

Nearby matching

5 miles for Instant quotations; 10 miles for bidding. No automatic expansion.

Manual next-day transfer

For completed jobs with valid bank details, an admin transfers payment the next day.

Review takes a step

An admin must approve your application before you can take jobs.

Your choice to quote

Only quote on eligible requests that suit your van and schedule.

Before you begin

Get a few things ready.

The application asks for the details and documents below. Vehicle registration is optional.

01

Driving licence number and licence document

02

Home postcode and address

03

Your actual van category

04

Profile photo

05

Insurance certificate

06

Picture of your van

Driver questions

The practical details.

How do I apply to drive?

Choose Start your application to create your driver account, share the requested details and documents, and send your application for admin review.

How much can I earn?

There is no promised figure, guaranteed income or minimum number of jobs. Earnings depend on the requests you win and complete, and your own costs.

Can I choose which jobs to quote on?

Yes. Approved drivers can review eligible requests and choose which ones suit their vehicle, schedule and capabilities.

Can I quote on any request?

No. You can quote only on eligible requests shown to you. Check the items, access, distance and timing, and quote only when the work suits you.

How are requests matched?

Instant quotations look for eligible drivers within 5 miles of the pickup address, and bid requests within 10 miles. The search area is not expanded automatically. Only when no eligible local driver exists can a company offer be made; that offer is paid upfront and then assigned to a driver by an admin.

How far away are matching requests?

Nearby matching is 5 miles for Instant quotations and 10 miles for bidding. The search area is not expanded automatically.

Is driver approval automatic?

No. An admin reviews your application. You cannot take jobs until you are approved, and approval does not guarantee work.

What should I have ready for the application?

Your driving licence number and document, home address and postcode, actual van category, profile photo, insurance certificate and a picture of your van. Vehicle registration is optional.

When is a job confirmed?

When driver acceptance and the required customer payment are confirmed. Check Active Job before planning your day around a request.

Can I skip a job if the access looks difficult?

Yes. Review the stairs, lift, parking and item details, ask for clarification through Message, and quote only on work you can do safely.

How do I contact a customer?

Use Message to coordinate the work. Calling is for paid jobs only.

When do completed jobs get paid?

After a completed job, an admin makes a manual bank transfer the next day when your bank details are valid. It is not instant or automatic.

What van should I register?

Register the van you will actually drive. Customers choose by van category: Small, Medium, Large or Luton.

How do I log in after applying?

Use Driver login with the account you created. Customer sign-in is separate.

What happens if a customer needs a driver but none eligible is nearby?

A company offer may be made only when there is no eligible local coverage. The customer pays upfront and an admin assigns a driver. This is not automatic and does not promise work to any particular driver.

Your first step starts here

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Apply to be reviewed. There is no guaranteed approval, work or income.

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