Courier Driver

GR Employment; Inverness; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A delivery service provider in Inverness is seeking a Courier Driver to manage daily deliveries and collections. The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving license, have experience in a multi-drop courier role, and be customer-focused. The role offers competitive pay, ongoing support, and a pension scheme, with various shift premiums. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking for a dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Statutory holiday entitlement

Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant

Weekly pay and pension scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect shipments to and from customers.
• Provide excellent customer service as a frontline representative.
• Demonstrate planning and organisation skills to meet customers’ requirements.
• Work on an assigned geographical route and adapt when necessary.
• Scan and work efficiently to meet warehouse deadlines.

Job description

Overview

GR Employment Ltd is recruiting for a Courier Driver on behalf of one of our customers in Inverness, Henderson Road.

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.

Shift Pattern and Compensation

• Shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 10:15 AM to 6:45 PM with a 30-minute unpaid break.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect shipments to and from customers and complete tasks in a customer-focused manner as a frontline representative.
• Provide excellent customer service, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrate planning and organisation skills to prioritise work 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.
• Scan and work quickly and efficiently to ensure warehouse deadlines are met, with the ability to make good decisions 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