Courier Driver

GR Employment; Bishopstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Courier Driver to handle daily deliveries and collections in Southampton. The successful candidate will provide excellent customer service and demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills. This temporary position pays £14.25 per hour and may lead to permanent placement. Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure are essential components of this role.

Benefits

Statutory holiday entitlement

Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant

Weekly pay and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license is essential.
• Experience in a multi-drop courier role preferred.
• Security training will be provided if required.

Responsibilities

• Daily delivery and collection of shipments to and from customers.
• Maintain customer satisfaction through timely deliveries.
• Demonstrate excellent planning and organisation skills.

Skills

Customer service

Planning and organisation

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Full UK driving license

Job description

Overview

GR Employment Ltd is looking for a Courier Driver on behalf of our client in Southampton, SO50 6NZ.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily delivery and collection of shipments to and from customers. This role is essential in upholding the company’s values and ethos, delivering service with speed, passion, and a can-do attitude. You will be expected to provide excellent customer service, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to work well under pressure.

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday – 07:00 start

This is a temporary position providing relief cover for couriers. However, for the right candidate, this role could lead to a permanent placement.

Hourly rate £14.25 per hour

Responsibilities

• As a courier driver, you will be measured by customer satisfaction and the complete delivery of definite deliveries and collections. As a frontline representative for the company, you will be required to complete all tasks in a customer-focused manner. You will be required to demonstrate excellent planning and organisation skills to prioritise work in order to meet customers’ requirements. You will work on an assigned geographical route; however, you may be asked to change your route from time to time to meet business needs.
• Scanning and working quickly and efficiently to ensure warehouse deadlines are met, excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to make good decisions and work under pressure

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license
• Experience in a multi-drop courier role
• Security Training will be given when required

Benefits

• Statutory holiday entitlement, pro rata
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
• Weekly pay and pension scheme