Courier Driver

Blue Arrow - Newcastle; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation agency in the Greater London area is seeking Couriers for an immediate start. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting and delivering goods across the area. With a pay rate of £11.74 per hour and £17.61 for hours over 45, candidates must have previous multi-drop experience and a full UK driving license. The role requires efficient route planning and maintaining accurate delivery records. Join a company proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing opportunities for everyone.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK-issued driving licence.
• Previous multi-drop driving experience is essential.
• Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Collect goods from a collection point.
• Load the vehicle and plan the delivery route.
• Deliver goods and obtain customer signatures.
• Maintain delivery and collection records.

Skills

Multi-drop experience

Route planning

Education

GCSE level in English and Maths

Job description

We are looking for Couriers to work at a client of ours based in Carlisle, this is an immediate start.

£11.74 per hour and £17.61 if you do over 45 hours.

Work available throughout the year at this client for the right candidate.

The role includes 30+ drops to customers' homes using a hand held scanner; similar multi‑drop experience is essential.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

As a Delivery Van Driver you will :

• Collect goods from a warehouse, shop or collection point
• Load the vehicle
• Before setting off, ensure you choose the best route checking if the route is being affected by traffic or road works
• Ensure delivery of goods and at destination point you will unload the van and deliver directly to the customer or client, then you will request and receive signatures from the customer or client
• Record your hours, mileage and ensure relevant delivery and collection records are up to date

Qualifications / Licences / Certifications

• A full UK‑issued driving licence
• Previous multi‑drop experience essential
• Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths (this is required to pass your theory and practical driving tests)
• Category B on your Driving licence is required for you to drive Category B vehicle (light van) providing the van weighs 3,500 kg / 3.5 tonne or less. When you pass your car driving test this licence covers you to drive category B vehicles on public roads

To apply please attach your CV to this advert and a member of the driving team will be in touch. Please note vetting will need to be completed for this assignment prior to your start date.

We look forward to receiving your application

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.