Introduction:
Everyone loves to eat these days.But some don't have time to cook the food and some don't have time to go and eat outside.So,the best solution of its is food delivery.Food delivery is becoming popular in developed countries like Uk. These days people search online for office food delivery,home delivery food.People also pay good amount to the food delivery riders.That's why today we will discuss about how can you get food delivery job in Uk.
Requirements:
Now we will discuss about some basics requirements to get food delivery job in Uk.
1.Vehicle
First of all you need a vehicle to deliver the food at time.Basically three types of vehicles are used in Uk to deliver food
- Bicycle: Bicycle is very helpful for your health and wealth.There are two types of bicycle in Uk. One is manual and the other one is Ev(Electric).A normal manual bicycle comes in the range of 500-1000 Pounds and an electric one comes from 1000-2000 Pounds.So its up to you which bicycle you choose to deliver the food in Uk. The one benefit of bicycle is that you can park it anywhere and you don't need any type of license for it.
- Bike/Scooty: Bike is more convenient than bicycle.To do delivery on bike in Uk you must have valid driving license.A good bike/scooty comes in the range of 1500-2500 Pounds.There are two type of bikes in Uk one which consumes fuel and the other one which runs on electricity.
- Car: Car is the most convenient way of food delivery.But to drive car in Uk you must have valid driving license.Car has many advantages and disadvantages.One of the advantage of the car is that in Uk the weather is normally too cold so in car you can just simply on the heater and can prevent yourself from the cold and rain too.One disadvantage of car is the parking issue mostly the restaurants or hotels are on the main road and they don't have parking to so if you park your car on the main road you may receive parking ticket so be aware of it. Cars are also of two types fuel and electric and also the price vary from model to model but you can buy a normal budget car from 3000-5000 Pounds.
2.License
Now you have bought the vehicle for food delivery next step is to get your valid driving license. If you have bought a cycle so you don't have to get any valid license in Uk. But if you have bought a bike or car you must need a valid driving license.
How to Get License In Uk?
First of all you have to apply for Provisional Driving License.You can apply online by clicking here.If you don't want to apply online you can go to the nearest post office to you and can ask for D1 Form and after filling it send it to the DVLA(Driver And Vehicle Licensing Agency).Note there is a fee of 34-45 Pound for the form whether if you apply online or offline.After submitting the form you will get your provisional driving license within 7-10 days.
Now you have received your provisional driving license next step is to prepare for theory test. Theory test includes question about Highway codes,road signs,safe driving techniques etc.You can easily prepare for it and can book the test online or by phone.The test is so easy to clear.
After clearing the theory test next step is to get prepared for practical driving test.You can ask for one of your friend who has driving license to help you getting prepared for practical test.Note its the last and most important step so you have to well prepared for it.Once you have cleared it too you will receive your driving license But if you fail to clear it you have to retake the test.
3.Your Age Must Be 17+
4.Proof Of Address
5.Passport & BRP
How To Get Job:
Now you have a vehicle and driving license too its time to get job for you.Now there are two types of company's who can offer you food delivery job.
1.International Companies:
International Companies like Deliveroo,Uber Eats,Just Eat etc hire a lot of food delivery riders every month.So, you can apply in these countries.One thing to remember you can easily apply in these companies by their online app.To apply in these companies you must require a vehicle a valid license if applicable,your age must be 17+ ,your proof off address passport size pictures and some other details.
2.Local Companies:
Local companies means local restaurants etc who are near you in your area now the question is how to get job in such companies.If such type of companies need food delivery rider they must have a board hanging outside their building if you don't find any restaurant like that you can simply go inside and go to the manager and ask him for a job and tell him about your documentation.Someone might be interested in working with you.
Our Advice:
We hope if you will follow each step you must get food delivery job in Uk.Our Advice to you is that you should choose electric cycle for delivery one main reason its cheaper than bike and car and also cost efficient we didn't suggest manual one because sometimes you may feel lazy and don't have mood to run cycle manually so if you have an electric one you can easily on the electric mode.Also you should choose
Deliveroo for work because the one advantage of
Deliveroo is that you can work at any time of the day when you like to work you just simply have to open the app and then click on go online now till online you will receive orders and when you think you have to rest simply click go offline and off the app.Well its dependent on you which app you think is best for work. Our best wishes are always with you.