Courier Driver

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

Job summary

A logistics company in Glasgow is seeking a Courier Driver for daily deliveries and collections. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving license and experience in a multi-drop courier role. This temporary position may lead to permanent placement for the right candidate. Excellent customer service and planning skills are essential. Hourly rate is £14.25 with benefits including holiday entitlement and weekly pay.

Benefits

Statutory holiday entitlement

Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant

Weekly pay and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-drop courier role required.
• Security Training will be given when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect shipments to and from customers.
• Demonstrate customer-focused manner in all tasks.
• Manage an assigned geographical route efficiently.

Skills

Customer service

Planning and organisation

Flexibility

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 one of our clients in Glasgow.

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 – 08:00 - 17:30

Contract

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

Compensation

Hourly rate £14.25 per hour

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 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.

Job Qualifications

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

Job Benefits

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