Delivery Driver

NXT Recruitment; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established local business in Carlisle seeks a Delivery Driver for a permanent role. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving licence and preferably prior delivery experience. Responsibilities include managing multi-drop deliveries across Cumbria and South West Scotland while ensuring excellent customer service. You’ll enjoy a supportive team environment and regular weekday hours, along with pay increases after a successful trial period.

Benefits

Friendly working atmosphere

Regular weekday hours

Pay increase after trial period

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a delivery or driving role preferred.
• Ability to handle manual loading/unloading.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily multi-drop deliveries across Cumbria and South West Scotland.
• Load and unload the van safely and efficiently.
• Check all goods before departure to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Maintain delivery records and complete basic paperwork.
• Provide friendly and professional service to customers.
• Keep the vehicle clean, tidy and roadworthy.
• Follow all driving and health & safety regulations.

Skills

Reliable

Friendly customer service

Good local knowledge

Physically fit

Punctual and polite

Trustworthy

Team player

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Delivery Driver

Location : Carlisle

Hours : Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:15pm

Pay rate : £13.50 per hour rising to £14.00 after a successful trial period

Contract : Permanent

Hours paid : 38¾ hours per week

We’re looking for a reliable and friendly Delivery Driver to join a well‑established business based in Carlisle. This is a permanent role offering steady daytime hours, a supportive team environment and the opportunity to build a long‑term position within a respected local company.

You’ll be responsible for carrying out deliveries across Cumbria and South West Scotland, ensuring all goods are handled safely and delivered on time. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys being on the road, providing excellent service and taking pride in representing a trusted business.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out daily multi‑drop deliveries across Cumbria and South West Scotland
• Load and unload the van safely and efficiently
• Check all goods before departure to ensure accuracy and quality
• Maintain delivery records and complete basic paperwork
• Provide friendly and professional service to customers at every delivery point
• Keep the vehicle clean, tidy and roadworthy at all times
• Follow all driving and health & safety regulations

About you

• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Previous experience in a delivery or driving role preferred
• Good local knowledge of Cumbria and South West Scotland
• Physically fit and able to handle manual loading / unloading
• Punctual, polite and committed to delivering excellent customer service
• Reliable, trustworthy and a team player

This is a great opportunity to join a business that values its people and rewards hard work. You’ll enjoy regular weekday hours, a friendly working atmosphere and a pay increase following a successful trial period.

Apply today or for more information contact Simon Kean.

NXT Recruitment acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers and an employment agency for permanent recruitment. By applying for this role you agree to our terms, conditions and privacy policy which can be found on our website.

Key Skills

Restaurant Experience, Talent Management, Customer Service, Communication skills, Basic Math, Box Truck Experience, Commercial Driving, Delivery Driver Experience, Driving, Heavy Lifting, Cash Handling, Writing Skills

Employment Type : Hourly

Experience : Years

Vacancy : 1