Edinburgh city centre (Old Town and New Town)
Royal Mile, Grassmarket, Princes Street, George Street, Lothian Road, Tollcross
Edinburgh, Scotland
Delivery jobs in Edinburgh
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Job Types
Delivery roles available in Edinburgh
Edinburgh has one of the highest concentrations of delivery work in the UK. Whatever you ride or drive, there is a company that will match.
Food Delivery
Deliver for Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat. Choose your own hours and work as much or as little as you want.
Bike, scooter or car + smartphone
Parcel & Courier
Same-day and next-day parcels. High demand, consistent work and competitive pay.
Car or van + clean driving licence
Grocery Delivery
Shop and deliver for Getir, Gorillas and more. Short shifts with quick turnaround and no experience needed.
Bike or car + smartphone
E-commerce Delivery
Block-based shifts delivering e-commerce parcels. Book scheduled blocks and work when it suits you.
Car or van + UK driving licence
Earnings
What you can earn delivering in Edinburgh
Hourly rates depend on the vehicle, the time of day and how many companies you stack. These are typical Edinburgh ranges, with peak figures from drivers running multiple apps during surge hours.
Bike or e-bike
- Typical
- £9-13/h typical
- Peak hours
- £20-30/h Thu-Sun evenings
- Best for
- Food delivery in the Old and New Town
Motorbike or scooter
- Typical
- £11-16/h typical
- Peak hours
- £22-35/h peak surges
- Best for
- Food delivery from centre to the suburbs
Car
- Typical
- £10-14/h typical
- Peak hours
- £18-25/h peak surges
- Best for
- Grocery and parcel delivery
Van
- Typical
- £14-20/h typical
- Peak hours
- £22-32/h block rates
- Best for
- Same-day parcels and e-commerce routes
Ranges are gross before vehicle costs, tax and service fees. Actual earnings depend on hours worked, area covered and how many companies you sign up with through Service Club.
Why Service Club
One profile. Every Edinburgh company.
Service Club connects Edinburgh couriers, riders and drivers to top companies faster, with less paperwork and more support.
One application
Apply once and get matched to multiple Edinburgh companies. No repeating the same forms across different apps.
Work on your terms
Pick your hours, your vehicle and your area. Go full-time, top up at weekends, or grab a few peak shifts. You decide when and how much you work.
Exclusive perks
Discounts on fuel, food, gear, mobile data and entertainment. Built specifically for delivery work.
No fees, ever
Service Club is free for you. We earn from the companies we connect you to, never from your earnings.
Stack multiple companies
No exclusivity. Run Uber Eats and Deliveroo in parallel, or pick up scheduled parcel blocks on quiet days. Your call.
24/7 driver support
Real humans you can reach when something goes wrong on a delivery, not just an app chatbot.
Delivery work across Edinburgh
Edinburgh is Scotland's capital and one of the most active delivery markets in the country, with a compact city centre, three universities and a tourism economy that runs year-round. From the medieval lanes of the Old Town to the Georgian terraces of the New Town, riders weave between cafés, restaurants and offices serving a steady lunch and evening trade. Demand spikes during the August Festivals, when the Fringe, the Edinburgh International Festival and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo together draw millions of visitors and push food orders far above the yearly average across Princes Street, Lothian Road and the Grassmarket. Through the rest of the year, residential areas like Bruntsfield, Morningside, Leith and Newington keep weekend dinners and grocery drops busy, and the student population around George Square and King's Buildings sustains a strong takeaway market in term-time.
What it takes to deliver in Edinburgh
Edinburgh introduced its Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in June 2024, covering the city centre roughly between Queen Street and the Meadows. Non-compliant petrol or diesel cars and vans driving inside the zone face a daily fine, so most central work in Edinburgh now favours bikes, e-bikes, scooters, motorbikes and LEZ-compliant vehicles. Private hire roles for Uber and Bolt require a licence from the City of Edinburgh Council (Scotland licenses by council, not by Transport for London), while food delivery on two wheels carries no licensing burden at all.
We work with the companies that actually operate in and around Edinburgh, including Uber Eats, Deliveroo, Just Eat, Stuart, DPD and Evri. One signup is all it takes to be in front of multiple income streams: a few hours on a bike around Leith Walk, a scheduled parcel block out of a Lothian depot, or full-time courier work across the city. We match drivers and riders by vehicle and home postcode, so what you see lines up with where you actually want to work.
How It Works
Start delivering in Edinburgh in 3 simple steps
From signup to your first earnings, the whole flow takes between 24 hours and a few days, depending on the vehicle and checks involved.
1
Sign up in 60 seconds
Just your phone and email. Then a few quick details: name, postcode, vehicle and eligibility. No fees, no contract.
2
Get matched
We line you up with the Edinburgh companies that actually fit your vehicle, area and availability. You see only the ones that want you.
3
Start earning
Complete document checks (right-to-work, licence, bank). Most Edinburgh couriers and drivers are live and earning within 24 to 48 hours.
Edinburgh specifics
Everything you need to know to drive in Edinburgh
Edinburgh has specific rules for couriers, riders and drivers that you should know before you start. From emission zones to licensing, here is what matters.
- Edinburgh LEZ in force since 1 June 2024 in the city centre
- City of Edinburgh Council licence needed for private hire (Uber, Bolt)
- No LEZ restriction for bikes, e-bikes, mopeds or motorbikes
- August Festival season: expect road closures across the Old Town
- Right to work in the UK required by all companies
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Delivery hotspots in Edinburgh
Demand looks different across Edinburgh. Here's where the work concentrates, when it peaks, and the vehicle that wins for each area.
Leith and the waterfront
Leith Walk, The Shore, Ocean Terminal, Newhaven, Granton
Student and residential south
Bruntsfield, Morningside, Marchmont, Newington, Sciennes, Tollcross
Coverage
Covering Edinburgh and the Lothians
We match couriers and drivers across the City of Edinburgh and into the wider Lothians, from the Old Town and New Town to Leith, Bruntsfield, Portobello and out to Musselburgh, Dalkeith and South Queensferry. Demand peaks inside the LEZ for food during weekday lunches and weekend evenings, while grocery and parcel work spreads more evenly across the suburbs. Tell us your postcode and we'll line you up with the companies that operate near you.
Sign up to deliver here FAQ
Frequently asked questions about driving in Edinburgh
Do I need a car to deliver in Edinburgh?
No. Bikes, e-bikes and scooters are widely accepted by Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat, and they work especially well in the compact Old Town and New Town where parking is limited. For parcel and e-commerce delivery, you will need a car or van.
How much can I earn delivering in Edinburgh?
Typical hourly rates in Edinburgh run from around £9 on a bike during quiet hours to £20 in a van on a busy block. The August Festival surge is the busiest stretch of the year, when motorbike and bike couriers stacking apps can hit £30 to £35 per hour. Earnings depend on the vehicle, area and how many companies you sign up with.
How does the Edinburgh LEZ affect delivery work?
Edinburgh's Low Emission Zone covers the city centre and has been enforced since 1 June 2024. Non-compliant petrol or diesel cars and vans driving inside the zone face a daily fine. Bikes, e-bikes, scooters, motorbikes and most electric vehicles are exempt, so they have a clear advantage for central food delivery. Check your vehicle on the City of Edinburgh Council website before you start.
Do I need a special licence to deliver in Edinburgh?
For food delivery by bike, scooter or on foot, no special licence is required. To work for private hire companies like Uber or Bolt in Edinburgh, you need a licence issued by the City of Edinburgh Council (in Scotland, licensing is by local council, not by a national body). Parcel and courier roles need a standard UK driving licence.
Is the August Festival season worth working through?
Yes. August is Edinburgh's biggest earning window of the year. The Fringe, Edinburgh International Festival and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo together bring in millions of visitors and push food and grocery demand well above the yearly average. Expect heavier traffic and some Old Town road closures, but couriers who work the full month often earn significantly above their usual income.
How quickly can I start delivering in Edinburgh?
Once your profile is verified and documents are checked, you can be matched to an Edinburgh company within 24 to 48 hours. Bike and scooter onboarding is the fastest because there is no vehicle inspection step.
Can I work for multiple companies at the same time in Edinburgh?
Yes, and most active couriers do. You can stack Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat at the same time, then switch to scheduled parcel blocks during the week. Service Club gives you one signup across all of them, so the paperwork only happens once.
Do I need to pay Service Club anything to use it?
No. Service Club is free for drivers and riders. We earn from the companies we connect you to, not from you. You keep 100% of what you earn from the companies themselves.