Moving help and delivery jobs across Switzerland
Switzerland moves on the last weekend of the month and on 31 March, 30 June and 30 September. Those are the days when people desperately need a second pair of hands or someone with a van. If you are strong, punctual and can drive, this category pays well and books out early.
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What the work looks like
These are the jobs clients ask for most often in this category.
Moving help without a vehicle
Carrying, packing, wrapping furniture, loading and unloading. No van needed — you are the muscle, the client organises the transport.
Man with a van
Small moves, single items, trips to the recycling centre. If you own or can rent a van up to 3.5 t, you can charge two to three times the helper rate.
Deliveries and pick-ups
Collecting furniture from a shop or a marketplace seller, delivering purchases, IKEA runs. Short jobs that fit around other work.
Disposal runs
Old furniture, appliances and boxes to the Entsorgungshof. Simple, well-paid and constantly requested after every move.
What you can earn
You set your own price and agree it directly with the client — Werkara takes no fee until the end of October 2026, then 9 %. The figures below are usual market rates in Switzerland, not a Werkara tariff.
| Job | Usual rate |
|---|---|
| Moving help (no vehicle) | CHF 35–50 / hour |
| With a van up to 3.5 t | CHF 60–90 / hour |
| Single-item delivery | CHF 60–120 per job |
| Disposal run | CHF 80–150 per trip |
Guide values. Rates are higher in Zurich, Zug and Geneva than in rural regions, and higher for evening, weekend and short-notice work. Income from tasks is taxable — see our article on tax and AHV.
Who we are looking for
Physically fit and on time
Moves run to a schedule — the lift is booked, the keys are handed over at noon. Punctuality is the single most mentioned thing in reviews here.
Category B licence is enough
Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes total weight need only a normal Swiss category B licence. Above that you need C1/C, and companies need a federal transport permit.
Weekends and month-ends
The work concentrates at the end of the month and on Saturdays. If those are free for you, this is one of the easiest categories to fill quickly.
How it works
From registration to your first paid task in three steps:
- Sign up free — Takes a few minutes on the website. No sign-up fee, no credit card.
- Create your profile — Say what you do, where you work and what you charge. Add photos and any certificates.
- Get tasks — Clients near you post tasks. You choose what fits, send your offer and agree the details directly.
Good to know before your first task
Goods transport up to 3.5 t total weight is fine with a category B licence. Above 3.5 t you need C1/C, and a transport company needs a licence from the Federal Office of Transport. Carrying people for payment — driving services, taxi, school or senior transport — requires the professional passenger transport endorsement (code 121) and, in many cantons, a taxi permit.
More detail: which work needs a permit in Switzerland · tax, AHV and insurance for freelancers. Werkara is a platform, not an authority — the binding answer always comes from the responsible cantonal office.
Frequently asked questions
What do moving jobs pay?
You set the price. Helping with a move without your own vehicle is typically CHF 35 to 50 an hour; with a van up to 3.5 tonnes, CHF 60 to 90 an hour or a fixed price per trip. Month-end Saturdays are the best-paid slots because demand peaks.
Do I need a van?
No. Many clients hire the van themselves and only need people to carry and load. If you do have access to a van up to 3.5 tonnes, you can offer both and charge significantly more.
What licence do I need?
A normal Swiss category B licence covers vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes total weight, which includes most rental vans. Above that you need category C1 or C. Driving people for money is different: that requires the code 121 endorsement.
When is the demand highest?
At the end of every month, and especially around the classic Swiss handover dates of 31 March, 30 June and 30 September. Saturdays are the busiest day of the week.
Am I liable if something breaks?
You are working on your own account, so yes — check whether your liability insurance covers paid work at a client’s home; private policies often do not. A small business liability policy is the usual solution.
Other areas on Werkara
You can offer more than one — most taskers do.
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