Deliveroo is taking on 15,000 new riders after signing up 11,500 new restaurants as well as launching or extending partnerships with major brands.
The recruitment is on top of 15,000 already taken on since the start of the pandemic, reports The Mirror.
Deliveroo chief executive Will Shu said: “Riders are heroes and we are so proud of the vital role that they are carrying out in their local communities during the pandemic.
"It is fantastic that we can now recruit even more riders and will create a record 15,000 new opportunities by the end of the year.
"With a record number of riders and restaurant partners on the platform, we can now reach even more amazing customers across the UK, delivering the food that people need and want."
Deliveroo riders are self-employed, letting them choose which shifts to take and fit them around everything from job interviews to other work or even lectures and the company says they are paid well above minimum wage.
This year Deliveroo has partnered with Aldi, Co-Op, Waitrose and M&S to let them get food to people's doors.
Partnerships with Co-Op and Morrisons have also been extended in the past few months.
Then there have been new nationwide chains sign up or extend deals, from Threshers to Nando's and Pret.
