Courier Driver

Gi Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job description

Courier Driver (5639) Northampton, England

Courier Driver (Cat B) – wanted!

Pay: £16.50 per hour inclusive of your holiday pay

Hours: 50 hours per week

Days: Monday to Friday – no weekends

Standard hours: 07:00-17:30 / 08:30-18:30 starts available

This opportunity is a temporarily assignment, offering long-term and continuous work for the right candidate.

The Vacancy

Gi Group are representing our well known client, looking for reliable and motivated courier drivers for ongoing work for their Northampton based operation. This is a fantastic opportunity offering long-term work, stability and significant earning potential for the right individual.

As a Courier Driver, you are responsible for the distribution of parcels to residential and commercial addresses, ensuring your load is secure, deliveries are made in a prompt and timely fashion, as well as providing excellent customer service skills, maintaining a high level of professionalism and representing your employer to all of their customers.

About You!

Must hold a full and valid UK driving licence clear with a minimum of 1 year van driving experience.

Must have no more than 6 penalty points for minor offences (no BA/CD/CU/DR/IN endorsements will be accepted as part of this role.

Previous parcel delivery experience is essential as part of this role.

Must be able to provide 5 years of work/education history for security clearance, as well as passing a DBS Check.

A good geographical knowledge of the local and surrounding areas.

Your customer focused experience and expertise will underpin your ability to deliver this role fully.

Will have the ability to demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills and an attention to detail is essential.

Good physical health is required as this can be a physically demanding role at times.

Flexible in your approach to work, able to work reasonable overtime if required, and adhere to all health & safety practice with a safety-focused approach.

Must have excellent communication skills, attention to detail and good customer service skills.

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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