Become a Self-Employed Just Eat Courier

Choose Your Hours and Deliver When It's Convenient

Your job benefits

Fast cash, flexible work

Fast cash, flexible work

  • Make extra money fast and fit delivering around your lifestyle. Choose your own schedule and submit your run requests each week.
Weekly pay

Weekly pay

  • With weekly deposits direct to your bank account, you’ll get fast access to your cash.
No experience needed

No experience needed

  • Just making your first career move? We welcome new starters with no previous delivery experience.

What you'll need

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To be aged 18+

Smartphone - iOS 15.5+ or Android – required for managing job tasks and updates in real time for delivery driver jobs

A moped, bike or car - plus licence and the correct insurance

Passion for the great outdoors – perfect for jobs near you using a bike

Tips to speed up your registration

Grab these: Government-issued photo ID. Details of your food delivery insurance. Proof of work eligibility.

Need to know: Make sure you enter your full name on your courier application, as per your government ID.

Make sure you: Refrain from creating duplicate accounts - doing so will result in your application being cancelled.

Deliver on your terms: By signing up to provide delivery services, you acknowledge your status as an independent contractor, assuming responsibility for your own tax returns and any expenses related to substitutes.

Watch out for: Your background check will be run by our partner Sterling, watch out for their email (and check your spam folder just in case).

Frequently Asked Questions

To deliver as a self-employed courier with Just Eat, you must be at least 18 years old and have an Apple or Android smartphone with mobile data. You’ll also need access to your own car or moped, along with the correct driving licence and insurance for paid food delivery. Before you can start, you must complete the required background and right-to-work checks. As a self-employed courier, you are also responsible for keeping your vehicle roadworthy and making sure your licence, insurance and other documents remain valid while you deliver.
Yes. Just Eat offers opportunities for drivers looking for delivery jobs using their own car. During an active run, the courier app sends you delivery offers, which may involve collecting orders from different restaurants and delivering them across your chosen zone. Your car must be suitable for delivery work, and you’ll need a full driving licence and the correct Hire and Reward insurance. This option is suitable for people looking for car delivery jobs.
A moped can make it easier to travel through busy areas and find suitable places to stop near restaurants and customers. You’ll need the correct licence or CBT documentation, delivery insurance, a helmet and appropriate protective clothing. Your moped must also be roadworthy, and orders should be carried securely in a suitable thermal bag.
Car couriers need a full, valid driving licence. Moped riders need the appropriate licence or CBT documentation for the vehicle they use. In both cases, you’ll need insurance that covers paid delivery work. Standard personal insurance may not provide the cover you need.
During an active run, the courier app sends you delivery offers. You can review the details before deciding whether to complete a delivery. You earn money for the deliveries you complete.
You earn money for the deliveries you complete during your runs. Your courier earnings are paid directly into your bank account each week, giving you regular access to your money. You can view relevant delivery and payment details through the courier app.
No. You can apply even if you have not worked as a courier before. You should feel comfortable driving your car or riding your moped in local traffic and be able to complete deliveries safely and reliably. The app helps you manage offers during each run.
Yes. Everyone who delivers with Just Eat must complete the required criminal background and right-to-work checks. You’ll receive instructions during the application process. Make sure the personal details you provide match the information shown on your official identification and supporting documents.
Yes. You can use your own thermal delivery bag and other suitable equipment, provided it meets the minimum safety requirements. Moped riders will also need appropriate protective clothing and a helmet. Just Eat equipment may be available to purchase, but branded items are not compulsory.
You’ll need a suitable thermal delivery bag to keep orders secure and at the right temperature. A charged smartphone with mobile data is essential, and a secure phone mount can make navigation easier. Car couriers may also find an in-car charger useful. If you deliver by moped, wear an approved helmet, suitable protective clothing and weatherproof layers. Reflective items can improve visibility in poor conditions. All equipment should be clean and reliable.
You can submit requests for available runs each week based on when you would like to deliver. Additional open runs may appear when demand is high. Apply only for the zone where you want to work, as accounts generally cannot be transferred to another area later.