Courier

Deutsche Post AG; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Reading is seeking a dedicated Courier to deliver and collect shipments while ensuring excellent customer service. You will be responsible for planning routes, handling packages safely, and adhering to policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, geographical knowledge, and a full UK driving license. This role offers competitive pay and benefits, including a quarterly bonus and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and quarterly bonus scheme

Generous holiday entitlement increasing with service

Company pension scheme with excellent contribution rates

Life Assurance and enhanced maternity pay

Generous company sick pay

Voluntary benefits including discounts

Access to professional employee assistance and wellbeing programs

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-drop courier role and customer-facing positions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect shipments efficiently and on time.
• Ensure excellent customer service and satisfaction.
• Plan and organize routes to meet customer requirements.
• Handle shipments safely and follow manual handling processes.
• Adhere to all relevant operational policies and security procedures.
• Complete daily safety checks and maintain vehicle standards.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong geographical knowledge and route planning skills

Ability to handle physical demands of the role

Education

Full UK driving license (C1, 7.5 ton License preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Courier

Location:

DHL International (UK) Ltd,

Unit 14, Island Road

Reading

RG2 0RP

Hours: Monday - Friday 08:30 – 18:30

About Us

At DHL, we connect people and improve lives. As a global leader in logistics, we are committed to delivering excellence and innovation. Join our team and be part of a company that values speed, passion, and a can-do attitude.

Role Purpose

As the face of DHL, our Couriers are responsible for the daily delivery and collection of shipments to and from our customers, enhancing the customer experience at every stage. This role is key to ensuring that our principles and ethos are always demonstrated, providing service with speed, passion, and a can-do attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect shipments efficiently and on time.
• Ensure excellent customer service and satisfaction.
• Plan and organize routes to meet customer requirements.
• Handle shipments safely and follow manual handling processes.
• Adhere to all relevant operational policies and security procedures.
• Complete daily safety checks and maintain vehicle standards.
• Identify and report sales opportunities and potential security breaches.

Success Criteria

• Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Complete time-definite deliveries and collections.
• Demonstrate excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Adapt to changing routes and business needs.

Skills & Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong geographical knowledge and route planning skills.
• Ability to handle physical demands of the role.
• Full UK driving license (C1, 7.5 ton License preferred).
• Experience in a multi-drop courier role and customer-facing positions is advantageous.
• Competitive salary and quarterly bonus scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement increasing with service.
• Company pension scheme with excellent contribution rates.
• Life Assurance and enhanced maternity pay.
• Generous company sick pay.
• Voluntary benefits including retail, entertainment, and gym membership discounts.
• Access to professional employee assistance and wellbeing programs.
• Excellent training and development opportunities with a focus on internal promotion.

Join Us

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and want to be part of a dynamic team, apply now to become a Courier at DHL International (UK) Ltd. Together, we can make a difference.

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