Collections & Delivery Driver

Blue Arrow Danica Hanford; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Wellbeing platform with discounts

Online learning platform access

Pension scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (E{

Job summary

Blue Arrow are actively seeking Delivery Drivers to join a successful team in Newcastle (DH2)). As a Delivery Driver, you will be a vital part of the community, sorting and delivering parcels, while being the friendly face that people look forward to seeing.

You’ll drive round your delivery area, ensuring that everything reaches its destination safely and on time, with a focus on friendly, reliable service in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence (Cat B) up to 3.5t with max 6 penalty points.
• Licence held for minimum of 6 months.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg.
• Dependable, self-driven attitude.
• Comfort working solo and outdoors in all weather.
• Team spirit and a love for helping others.
• Basic DBS Check (Criminal Record Check) – covered by Blue Arrow.

Responsibilities

• Begin at the depot, sorting parcels.
• Carrying out essential vehicle safety checks.
• Collecting and delivering parcels to homes and businesses.
• Use a handheld device to track deliveries and stay on schedule.
• Provide top-notch service come rain or shine, with a smile.

Skills

Full UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3

Ability to lift 30kg

Self-driven

Team spirit

Tools

Handheld device

Vehicle safety checks

Job description

Blue Arrow are actively seeking Delivery Drivers to join a successful team in Newcastle (DH2)). As a Delivery Driver, you will be a vital part of the community, sorting and delivering parcels, while being the friendly face that people look forward to seeing.

About the role

Our client is the leading provider of parcel services across the UK. They are committed to delivering exceptional service and standards for the customers to ensure that they send and receive important parcels come rain or shine. You’ll drive round your delivery area, ensuring that everything reaches its destination safely.

Key information

• Contract: Temporary ongoing
• Weekly Pay
• Access to Wellbeing Platform with discounts across many retail and hospitality companies
• Opportunity to enhance your learning through our online learning platform
• Pension scheme
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing counselling and advice on a wide range of personal and professional issues

Key Responsibilities

• Begin at the depot, sorting parcels
• Carrying out essential vehicle safety checks
• Collecting and delivering parcels to homes and businesses
• Use a handheld device to track deliveries and stay on schedule.
• Provide top-notch service come rain or shine, with a smile.

What You’ll Need:

• A full UK manual driving licence, Cat B up to 3.5t (max 6 penalty points)
• License held for minimum of 6 months
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg
• A dependable, self-driven attitude.
• Comfort working solo and outdoors in all weather.
• A team spirit and a love for helping others.
• Basic DBS Check (Criminal Record Check - No cost, Blue Arrow will cover this)