Couriers
Flexible and pre-bookable shifts,
consistent earnings,
neighbourhood deliveries
Choose when and where you work. Shifts available between 9AM to 6PM
Earn £13-£19* per hour and get paid weekly.
Why Couriers Choose Relay
*Instead of a fixed fee for a route, you'll earn based on your deliveries. More successful deliveries lead to higher earnings, with rates also factoring in time and mileage, but every delivery attempt gets rewarded.
Earnings depend on the delivery area and the delivery vehicle used. We aim to ensure that the number of parcels assigned for delivery in a given route is realistic and achievable. Congestion charges are not included in your earnings and we will track and reimburse the congestion charges you have incurred as part of the weekly payment. Some routes may take more or less time than planned for based on your past experience and knowledge of the routes.
** Our top couriers are customer obsessed, follow customers’ delivery instructions and have a high rate of delivered parcels. Top couriers will have early access to routes for the following week and will have a higher flexibility to choose preferred routes.
What do you need?
Requirements
To qualify to be a Relay courier, you will need:
1. To be over 18 years of age
2. An iOS or Android phone device
3. Access to an e-bike, moped, car or van*
4. Right to work in the UK
5. Valid UK driving licence (if required for vehicle type)
*We have partenered up with Otto to provide you with Moped and E-Bike rentals if you don't have one and are based in London! Details will be shared during the application process.
“I already deliver with food delivery apps, but the demand is not enough all the time. With Relay's secure pre-bookable shifts, I can work whenever I want and make more money!”
— SAHIL K, Courier since Jan. '24
“I used to earn around £13 per hour, and as I got better by knowing my area I now earn around £17 hour"
— STUART P, Courier since Nov. '23
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of deliveries will I be able to make?
Relay partners with some of the biggest retailers in the UK such as The Hut Group. You will be delivering parcels to customers that have placed their orders on the Retailers’ websites.
How much will I earn with Relay?
Relay pays £13-£19 per hour, based on your deliveries. The more successful deliveries you make, the more you earn! Rates take into account time and mileage, and every delivery attempt is rewarded. Earnings vary by delivery area and vehicle type, with realistic parcel numbers for each route. While congestion charges aren’t included, we reimburse them weekly. Some routes may take more or less time depending on your experience. **Our top couriers** deliver with care, follow instructions, and achieve high success rates. They get early access to routes and more flexibility to choose their preferred ones.
When will I get paid?
Relay couriers are paid on Tuesdays for all deliveries made in the previous week (Monday to Sunday). Relay will send a pdf statement of payment on Monday and will initiate payment transfer. Payment will be credited in the bank account on Tuesday.
What insurance do I need to have?
To deliver with Relay, you will need a ‘Hire and Reward’ insurance as well as the minimum legal motor insurance as required by law. Hire and Reward insurance is a type of vehicle insurance that is a legal requirement when using your vehicles for business purposes, such as parcel deliveries with Relay. When you complete your application, you will be asked if you have a Hire and Reward insurance. If you don't, we will be able to support you with an insurance cover. Please note that this is only top-up insurance. You must still need to have a valid motor insurance policy in place and provide proof of this to Relay.
How do I get Hire and Reward vehicle insurance?
While you are free to choose your Hire and Reward insurance provider, we’ve worked with AVIVA to offer a pay-as-you-go Hire and Reward product suited to the needs of Relay couriers. As part of your application, you will be required to confirm whether you have your own insurance or are interested to sign up for the Aviva Group Insurance Policy.Upon successful verification of all the other supporting documents and completion of the online training, your application will accepted and you will be onboarded as a Relay courier. Upon successful onboarding, you will be automatically signed up for the AVIVA Group policy. This Hire and Reward top-up insurance is in addition to the motor insurance policy which you must already have in place.
What if I already have Hire and Reward insurance?
If you already have the ‘Hire and Reward’ insurance, along with the minimum legal motor insurance, you do not need additional cover
What kind of deliveries will I be able to make?
Relay partners with some of the biggest retailers in the UK such as The Hut Group. You will be delivering parcels to customers that have placed their orders on the Retailers’ websites.
How much will I earn with Relay?
Relay pays £13-£19 per hour, based on your deliveries. The more successful deliveries you make, the more you earn! Rates take into account time and mileage, and every delivery attempt is rewarded. Earnings vary by delivery area and vehicle type, with realistic parcel numbers for each route. While congestion charges aren’t included, we reimburse them weekly. Some routes may take more or less time depending on your experience. **Our top couriers** deliver with care, follow instructions, and achieve high success rates. They get early access to routes and more flexibility to choose their preferred ones.
When will I get paid?
Relay couriers are paid on Tuesdays for all deliveries made in the previous week (Monday to Sunday). Relay will send a pdf statement of payment on Monday and will initiate payment transfer. Payment will be credited in the bank account on Tuesday.
What insurance do I need to have?
To deliver with Relay, you will need a ‘Hire and Reward’ insurance as well as the minimum legal motor insurance as required by law. Hire and Reward insurance is a type of vehicle insurance that is a legal requirement when using your vehicles for business purposes, such as parcel deliveries with Relay. When you complete your application, you will be asked if you have a Hire and Reward insurance. If you don't, we will be able to support you with an insurance cover. Please note that this is only top-up insurance. You must still need to have a valid motor insurance policy in place and provide proof of this to Relay.
How do I get Hire and Reward vehicle insurance?
While you are free to choose your Hire and Reward insurance provider, we’ve worked with AVIVA to offer a pay-as-you-go Hire and Reward product suited to the needs of Relay couriers. As part of your application, you will be required to confirm whether you have your own insurance or are interested to sign up for the Aviva Group Insurance Policy.Upon successful verification of all the other supporting documents and completion of the online training, your application will accepted and you will be onboarded as a Relay courier. Upon successful onboarding, you will be automatically signed up for the AVIVA Group policy. This Hire and Reward top-up insurance is in addition to the motor insurance policy which you must already have in place.
What if I already have Hire and Reward insurance?
If you already have the ‘Hire and Reward’ insurance, along with the minimum legal motor insurance, you do not need additional cover
How much will I earn with Relay?
Relay pays £13-£19 per hour, based on your deliveries. The more successful deliveries you make, the more you earn! Rates take into account time and mileage, and every delivery attempt is rewarded. Earnings vary by delivery area and vehicle type, with realistic parcel numbers for each route. While congestion charges aren’t included, we reimburse them weekly. Some routes may take more or less time depending on your experience. **Our top couriers** deliver with care, follow instructions, and achieve high success rates. They get early access to routes and more flexibility to choose their preferred ones.
When will I get paid?
Relay couriers are paid on Tuesdays for all deliveries made in the previous week (Monday to Sunday). Relay will send a pdf statement of payment on Monday and will initiate payment transfer. Payment will be credited in the bank account on Tuesday.
What insurance do I need to have?
To deliver with Relay, you will need a ‘Hire and Reward’ insurance as well as the minimum legal motor insurance as required by law. Hire and Reward insurance is a type of vehicle insurance that is a legal requirement when using your vehicles for business purposes, such as parcel deliveries with Relay. When you complete your application, you will be asked if you have a Hire and Reward insurance. If you don't, we will be able to support you with an insurance cover. Please note that this is only top-up insurance. You must still need to have a valid motor insurance policy in place and provide proof of this to Relay.
How do I get Hire and Reward vehicle insurance?
While you are free to choose your Hire and Reward insurance provider, we’ve worked with AVIVA to offer a pay-as-you-go Hire and Reward product suited to the needs of Relay couriers. As part of your application, you will be required to confirm whether you have your own insurance or are interested to sign up for the Aviva Group Insurance Policy.Upon successful verification of all the other supporting documents and completion of the online training, your application will accepted and you will be onboarded as a Relay courier. Upon successful onboarding, you will be automatically signed up for the AVIVA Group policy. This Hire and Reward top-up insurance is in addition to the motor insurance policy which you must already have in place.
What if I already have Hire and Reward insurance?
If you already have the ‘Hire and Reward’ insurance, along with the minimum legal motor insurance, you do not need additional cover
When will I get paid?
Relay couriers are paid on Tuesdays for all deliveries made in the previous week (Monday to Sunday). Relay will send a pdf statement of payment on Monday and will initiate payment transfer. Payment will be credited in the bank account on Tuesday.
What insurance do I need to have?
To deliver with Relay, you will need a ‘Hire and Reward’ insurance as well as the minimum legal motor insurance as required by law. Hire and Reward insurance is a type of vehicle insurance that is a legal requirement when using your vehicles for business purposes, such as parcel deliveries with Relay. When you complete your application, you will be asked if you have a Hire and Reward insurance. If you don't, we will be able to support you with an insurance cover. Please note that this is only top-up insurance. You must still need to have a valid motor insurance policy in place and provide proof of this to Relay.
How do I get Hire and Reward vehicle insurance?
While you are free to choose your Hire and Reward insurance provider, we’ve worked with AVIVA to offer a pay-as-you-go Hire and Reward product suited to the needs of Relay couriers. As part of your application, you will be required to confirm whether you have your own insurance or are interested to sign up for the Aviva Group Insurance Policy.Upon successful verification of all the other supporting documents and completion of the online training, your application will accepted and you will be onboarded as a Relay courier. Upon successful onboarding, you will be automatically signed up for the AVIVA Group policy. This Hire and Reward top-up insurance is in addition to the motor insurance policy which you must already have in place.
What if I already have Hire and Reward insurance?
If you already have the ‘Hire and Reward’ insurance, along with the minimum legal motor insurance, you do not need additional cover
What insurance do I need to have?
To deliver with Relay, you will need a ‘Hire and Reward’ insurance as well as the minimum legal motor insurance as required by law. Hire and Reward insurance is a type of vehicle insurance that is a legal requirement when using your vehicles for business purposes, such as parcel deliveries with Relay. When you complete your application, you will be asked if you have a Hire and Reward insurance. If you don't, we will be able to support you with an insurance cover. Please note that this is only top-up insurance. You must still need to have a valid motor insurance policy in place and provide proof of this to Relay.
How do I get Hire and Reward vehicle insurance?
While you are free to choose your Hire and Reward insurance provider, we’ve worked with AVIVA to offer a pay-as-you-go Hire and Reward product suited to the needs of Relay couriers. As part of your application, you will be required to confirm whether you have your own insurance or are interested to sign up for the Aviva Group Insurance Policy.Upon successful verification of all the other supporting documents and completion of the online training, your application will accepted and you will be onboarded as a Relay courier. Upon successful onboarding, you will be automatically signed up for the AVIVA Group policy. This Hire and Reward top-up insurance is in addition to the motor insurance policy which you must already have in place.
What if I already have Hire and Reward insurance?
If you already have the ‘Hire and Reward’ insurance, along with the minimum legal motor insurance, you do not need additional cover
How do I get Hire and Reward vehicle insurance?
While you are free to choose your Hire and Reward insurance provider, we’ve worked with AVIVA to offer a pay-as-you-go Hire and Reward product suited to the needs of Relay couriers. As part of your application, you will be required to confirm whether you have your own insurance or are interested to sign up for the Aviva Group Insurance Policy.Upon successful verification of all the other supporting documents and completion of the online training, your application will accepted and you will be onboarded as a Relay courier. Upon successful onboarding, you will be automatically signed up for the AVIVA Group policy. This Hire and Reward top-up insurance is in addition to the motor insurance policy which you must already have in place.
What if I already have Hire and Reward insurance?
If you already have the ‘Hire and Reward’ insurance, along with the minimum legal motor insurance, you do not need additional cover
What if I already have Hire and Reward insurance?
If you already have the ‘Hire and Reward’ insurance, along with the minimum legal motor insurance, you do not need additional cover