If you’ve struggled to find riders lately, you’re not alone. Across the UK, there’s a shortfall of around 24,000 delivery drivers, and turnover rates of up to 50% mean many businesses spend more time hiring than delivering.
Why is this happening?
- –Brexit: Thousands of EU riders left the UK after 2021, leaving a gap that’s still not filled.
- –Retiring workforce: Nearly half of UK delivery drivers are over 50, and many plan to retire soon.
- –Competition: HGV companies often offer higher pay and better benefits, attracting potential riders away from smaller businesses.
- –High demand: Busy periods like Christmas or Black Friday stretch the existing workforce to its limits.
For pharmacies, hospitals, and local retailers, this means missed deliveries, rising costs, and endless rota headaches.
That’s why we built Onelivery UK, a way to fill delivery gaps in three simple clicks. No job ads, no training delays, no stress. Just vetted, experienced riders ready to work when you need them.
Businesses using our pool report:
- –70% fewer delivery delays
- –25% lower costs on staffing and overtime
- –Reliable coverage during staff shortages and busy periods
It’s not about finding riders anymore. It’s about having them ready before you even need to ask.
Join Onelivery UK today. Keep your deliveries running: no hiring, no waiting, no gaps.
