Courier Driver

GR Employment; Clyst Honiton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a reliable Courier Driver to manage the daily delivery and collection of shipments in the Exeter area. The role emphasizes excellent customer service, adaptability, and good planning skills. Candidates must have a valid UK driving license and be at least 21 years old. The position offers an hourly rate of £14.25, with additional premiums for shifts outside regular hours and statutory holiday entitlement. It’s an excellent opportunity for those seeking flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Statutory holiday entitlement, pro rata

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Weekly pay and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid UK driving license.
• Experience in a courier role preferred but not essential.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily delivery and collection of shipments.
• Ensure tasks completed in a customer-focused manner.
• Meet planning and delivery deadlines efficiently.

Skills

Customer service skills

Planning and organizational skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Full UK driving license

Job description

GR Employment Ltd is recruiting for a Courier Driver on behalf of one of our customers in Exeter, Exeter Logistics Park area.

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.

We’re looking for reliable and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking consistent work with a bit of flexibility built in.

Shift Pattern

• Monday to Friday, 8 AM start (however, the starting time may vary)

Pay and Premiums

• Hourly Rate: £14.25 per hour
• Shift Premium: Extra £2.71 per hour after 7.00 pm
• Saturday Premium: Extra £1.18 per hour
• Sunday Premium: Extra £2.20 per hour

Job Responsibilities

• Measured upon customer satisfaction and completed time definite deliveries and collections.
• As a frontline representative for the company, complete all tasks in a customer focused manner.
• Demonstrate excellent planning and organization skills to prioritize work in order to meet customers’ requirements.
• Work on an assigned geographical route, 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, with excellent planning and organizational skills and the ability to make good decisions and work under pressure.

Job Qualifications

• Full UK driving license
• Experience in a multiple drop courier role would be preferred but not essential
• Security Training will be given when required
• For insurance purposes, you must be at least 21 years old and have no more than 9 penalty points on your driving licence within the last 3 years

Job Benefits

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