Express Courier Driver

First Choice Staff; Houghton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking to hire an Express Courier Driver for their Carlisle depot team. This role involves daily delivery and collection of shipments, maintaining a clean vehicle, and ensuring compliance with safety checks. The ideal candidate will have a full UK Driving Licence with minimal points and exhibit strong customer service skills. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 09.00 till 17.30, offering a basic rate of £14.25 per hour with an overtime rate of £21.38 after 45 hours.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points.
• Experience in a multi drop courier role is advantageous.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect shipments daily.
• Maintain the delivery vehicle and equipment.
• Complete safety checks and adhere to driving standards.

Skills

Customer service skills

Time management

Geographical knowledge

Job description

Global market leader in logistics, package delivery and express mail service is now seeking for a Express Courier Driver to join their Carlisle depot team.

Join now one of the strongest logistics organizations where stability and longevity is offered to you at first. Hit the road and set the wheels in motion!

You will be working Monday - Friday, from 09.00 till 17.30 with 30 minute break

Reporting Location-Carlisle CA3

Hourly Rates :

14.25 Per hour basic rate

21.38 Per hour OT rate after 45 hours

Key Responsibilities

• Be an ambassador for our well-known Client; positively representing their brand, maintaining a clean vehicle and being a courteous driver.
• Responsible for the daily delivery and collection of shipments.
• Properly use and maintain delivery equipment, including handheld scanner, to deliver up to an allocated and realistic number of shipments per day.
• Complete daily safety checks, safe loading, securing load of vehicle, maintenance, legislative regulations and adherence to company driving standards (including tachograph vehicles).

About you

• Full UK Driving Licence, with no more than 6 points and have not been disqualified in the last five years.
• An enthusiasm and passion to deliver the best service at all times
• Excellent customer service skills, with an ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Experience in a multi drop courier role and good geographical knowledge would be advantageous.

Our client, a well-known global logistics provider, is waiting for you to on board now!