Courier Driver

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

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Courier Driver to manage daily delivery and collection of shipments in Eastleigh. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving license and experience in a multi-drop courier role. This temporary position offers weekly pay, statutory holiday entitlement, and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant. The role includes a shift pattern from Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 8 PM. Additional pay for shifts outside of standard hours may apply.

Benefits

Statutory holiday entitlement, pro rata

Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant

Weekly pay and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license.
• Experience in a multi-drop courier role required.
• Must be at least 21 years old with no more than 9 penalty points on driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily deliveries and collections of shipments.
• Ensure customer satisfaction while completing deliveries.
• Adapt route as required by business needs.

Skills

Customer service

Planning and organisation

Flexibility

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

GR Employment Ltd is looking for a Courier Driver on behalf of one of our clients 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.

This is multi drop, 40 to 60 stops daily, delivery only.

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday – 10 AM - 8 PM (one hour unpaid break)

Hourly Rate

£14.25 per hour

Shift Premiums

After 7:00 pm – Extra £2.71 per hour

Saturday – Extra £1.18 per hour

Sunday – Extra £2.20 per hour

This is a temporary position, however, for the right candidate, this role could lead to a permanent placement.

Job 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 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.

Job Qualifications

• Full UK driving license
• Experience in a multi-drop courier role
• 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