Bike courier, Uber Eats NL

  • Haarlem
  • € 14,40 - 16,68 per uur
  • 3 - 20 uur, 1 - 5 dagen p.w.
  • Basisonderwijs
  • Uber Eats NL

Are you looking for a job with a flexible working schedule where you can decide how many hours a week you work? Do you love to work outdoors and stay fit? What if you could do both and earn good money at the same time? Do you also like to cycle in your city and meet new people?Then this job as a bike courier at Uber Eats in Haarlem is definitely the one for you! Enjoy the following ...

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Courier on a bike, Just Eat Takeaway

  • HAARLEM
  • € 14,40 - 15,17 per uur
  • 6 - 16 uur, 2 - 4 dagen p.w.
  • Geen
  • Just Eat Takeaway

... in several countries, including the Netherlands. You may also know Thuisbezorgd under the name Just Eat Takeaway. When you work as courier on a bike it is also possible to grow up to other positions. You can think of positions like HUB-coordinator or driver captain. In Haarlem you will be working within a nice and helpful team of couriers. job application ...

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A bike courier delivers meals from A to B. Your goal is swift, hot delivery to the customer. This job offers great diversity, as you navigate various locations and interact with different people daily.

  • picking up orders at restaurants
  • deliver meals to the customer
  • route planning and organization

salary as a bike courier

Would you like to know what you will earn as a bike courier? Fill in the salary check to find out what you're worth!

Curious about your net take-home pay from that salary? Or do you know what you want to earn net and want to calculate the corresponding gross salary? Check it out using our gross-to-net calculator.

secondary employment benefits

In addition to your salary, bike couriers often receive great extra benefits, depending on the company and your contract. This might include a bonus per ride, a pension scheme, and sometimes a budget for education and training. Nice, right?

benefits when working via randstad

When you work through Randstad, you gain a number of advantages. These include:

  • weekly payouts (being paid weekly).

  • a pension scheme from day one.

  • always having a dedicated contact person whom you can ask for help.

  • the opportunity to obtain various (safety) certificates at any time.

  • using our Randstad app to quickly submit your worked hours and always have an immediate overview of your work schedule.

  • 8.33% holiday allowance and 25 days of annual leave (vacation days).

day in the life of a bike courier

Working as a bike courier means earning money while you cycle, enjoying significant freedom and flexibility. On top of that, you'll stay fit, get to know your city intimately, and make people happy with your speedy deliveries. That sounds appealing, doesn't it?

  • pick up orders at different restaurants accross the city
  • got everything? Great! Time to make people happy with a fresh and hot meal, with a smile!
  • in order to make everybody happy, time management is key! Some orders have a bigger priority than others, so planning and organizing your route is important.

where to work as a bike courier

  • Uber eats
    Everyone loves delicious food, but not everyone has the time or inclination to go to the store or a restaurant themselves. With Uber Eats, you deliver the tastiest meals while enjoying a lot of freedom and flexibility. And the more trips you complete, the more you earn! For example, Uber Eats offers a trip bonus, a lunch bonus, and a dinner bonus. Sounds great, doesn't it?
  • Thuisbezorgd (just eat takeaway)
    As a bike courier for Thuisbezorgd.nl, in addition to a good salary, you receive many extra bonuses, such as peak-hour surcharges and a mileage allowance. You also get to keep all the tips you earn. Because you are in charge of your own schedule, you have a lot of freedom. This makes it ideal as a side job, but you can certainly work full-time too.

flexible or permanent job as a bike courier

As a bike courier, you decide when and how much you work. Full-time, part-time, or just a few hours as a side job? The choice is yours!

The major advantage is that you're paid by the hour, meaning you don't have to race on your bike to earn your salary. Safety always comes first, of course. That sounds good, right? Plus, you also receive tips, compensation for your bike, and potentially bonuses.

Looking for a short-term job immediately? Or interested in a (student) side job? Check out the available opportunities on Randstad Go.

 

training and qualifications

No specific educational qualification is needed to become a bike courier. You can often start working right away!

However, it is beneficial to be physically fit due to the amount of cycling involved. In addition, your employer may sometimes request a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).

development and training at randstad

And of course, anyone who works through Randstad can always make use of all our online training courses and classes. You can find them in your Randstad profile under My Development.

Even if you don't currently work through Randstad, you have access to our training offerings. Log in now and discover what suits you! Don't have a Randstad profile yet? Create one quickly!

bike courier skills and competencies

As a bike courier, you will develop various qualities and competencies that are valuable in many other roles. These essential traits include:

  • strong communicator: when you arrive at the customer's door, you are the face of the company. It's important to leave a great impression!

  • excellent planner: before your shift even starts, you have the entire route mapped out in your mind. You know exactly the quickest and most efficient way to handle all your deliveries.

  • physically fit: cycling extensively can be demanding! Being in good condition helps you complete all deliveries without trouble.

  • stress-resistant: as a courier, you often work under time pressure. This is no problem for you: you don't let it faze you and always remain calm.

frequently asked questions about working at just eat takeaway

  • why should I start working as a bike courier at just eat takeaway?
    • it's an active job, so you don't have to pay anymore for the gym subscription
    • fun colleagues and a divers team with a friendly and international work environment
    • a lot of flexibility and freedom: you are in charge of your working schedule
    • career opportunities closeby
    • you can start directly and you get paid every week
    • you get paid per hour instead of order, so the job is not stressfull
    • the tips you receive are all yours
    • insurance and always support in case there is anything 
  • what do I earn as a bike courier at just eat takeaway?

    Your gross salary could be € 16.43 per hour! This includes all the extras and bonuses. Your hourly wage (per 01-01-2023, per hour and without extras) as an courier at Just Eat Takeaway will be:   

    • 16 years: € 6.20 per hour

    • 17 years: € 6.63 per hour

    • 18 years: € 8.00 per hour

    • 19 years: € 8.00 per hour

    • 20 years: € 10.62 per hour

    • 21+ years: € 13,27 per hour

    And that's not all. You will get the following extra’s working at Takeaway:

    • 8.33% holiday allowance and you will save holiday hours. You could use the holdiday hours to go on a holiday or you could receive them in cash.

    • You can keep all the tips you get. 

    • Do you use your own bicycle? Then you will receive a compensation of € 0.10 per kilometer. This will be € 0.19 per kilometer if you use your e-bike and € 0.21 if you use your own scooter. You will receive € 0.31 compensation per kilometer if you use your own car

    • A working-hour-bonus: Work more, earn more! You can make an additional € 2.50 per hour if you work a lot. Check out the open vacancies to see how much this bonus is in your city
    • Late owl allowance: if you work after 10.30 pm on a friday, saturday or sunday in Amsterdam or Rotterdam you will receive 25% extra on top of your normal hourly wage. Ka-ching!

    • Bring-a-friend-bonus of € 150 netto.

  • is the job bike courier suitable for me?

    Do you enjoy being sporty and don't you like an office job? Then this job is suitable. It's not a stressful job. You will have a lot of flexibility and you will get a lot of fun colleagues. But that's not it: you will get to know the city by heart and within no time you will know the best restaurants in your city. And not forget to mention: people are happy to see you at the door, so it's a very social job.

  • how can I apply for just eat takeaway jobs?

    It's very easy. You can look for vacancies within your neighbourhood and apply for the specific job. However, we also understand that applying can be daunting, so you can also just send us an email via: recruitment.thuisbezorgd@nl.randstad.com. We will contact you as soon as possible to discuss the possibilities. Sounds like a plan right?