Delivery Driver

Blue Arrow; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 2,075,000 - 2,204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Wellbeing Platform discounts

Online learning platform access

Pension scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Blue Arrow are actively seeking Delivery Drivers to join a successful team in Edinburgh (EH11). As a Delivery Driver, you will sort and deliver parcels, while being the friendly face that people look forward to seeing.

You'll drive around your delivery area, ensuring that everything reaches its destination safely. The role offers weekly pay, a pension, and access to wellbeing and learning platforms, with support from Blue Arrow.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence, Cat B up to 3.5t (max 6 penalty points).
• Multi drop experience preferred.
• License held for minimum of 6 months.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg.
• Dependable, self-driven attitude.
• Comfort working solo and outdoors in all weather.
• A team spirit and a love for helping others.
• Basic DBS Check (Criminal Record Check - No cost, Blue Arrow will cover this)

Responsibilities

• Begin at the depot, sorting parcels.
• Carrying out essential vehicle safety checks.
• Collecting and delivering parcels to homes and businesses.
• Use a handheld device to track deliveries and stay on schedule.
• Provide top-notch service come rain or shine, with a smile.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Multi drop experience

6+ months license

Lifting up to 30kg

Dependable attitude

Self-driven

Outdoor work

Team spirit

Job description

Blue Arrow are actively seeking Delivery Drivers to join a successful team in Edinburgh (EH11). As a Delivery Driver, you will be a vital part of the community, sorting and delivering parcels, while being the friendly face that people look forward to seeing.

About the role

Our client is the leading provider of parcel services across the UK. They are committed to delivering exceptional service and standards for the customers to ensure that they send and receive important parcels come rain or shine. You'll drive round your delivery area, ensuring that everything reaches its destination safely.

Key information

• Pay rate: £15.06 p/h
• Hours: 5 days from 6, Mon- Sat, 09:30-17:30 (finish time will be variable)
• Contract: Temporary ongoing

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Access to Wellbeing Platform with discounts across many retail and hospitality companies
• Opportunity to enhance your learning through our online learning platform
• Pension scheme
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing counselling and advice on a wide range of personal and professional issues

Key Responsibilities

• Begin at the depot, sorting parcels
• Carrying out essential vehicle safety checks
• Collecting and delivering parcels to homes and businesses
• Use a handheld device to track deliveries and stay on schedule.
• Provide top-notch service come rain or shine, with a smile.

What You'll Need:

• A full UK manual driving licence, Cat B up to 3.5t (max 6 penalty points).
• Multi drop experience preferred
• License held for minimum of 6 months
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg
• A dependable, self-driven attitude.
• Comfort working solo and outdoors in all weather.
• A team spirit and a love for helping others.
• Basic DBS Check (Criminal Record Check - No cost, Blue Arrow will cover this)

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