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GR Employment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Statutory holiday entitlement

Job summary

GR Employment Ltd in Swindon is recruiting a Courier Driver to handle daily delivery and collection of shipments, on behalf of a customer.

The role operates Monday to Friday starting at 8 AM, with optional overtime on Saturdays 8 AM to 12 PM. Hourly rate is £14.73, with shift premiums after 7:00 PM and on weekends to reflect overtime. You will act as a frontline ambassador delivering reliable service with a can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and enthusiastic.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to cover routes as needed.
• Frontline representative of the company.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect shipments as scheduled.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Meet time-definite delivery deadlines.
• Use scanning systems to record shipments.
• Be flexible to cover alternative routes as needed.

Skills

Reliability

Customer service

Planning

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Job description

GR Employment Ltd is recruiting for a Courier Driver on behalf of one of our customers in Swindon, Dorcan Industrial Estate.

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.

We’re looking for reliable and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking consistent work with a bit of flexibility built in.

Monday to Friday 8 AM start time with optional overtime on Saturday 8 AM to 12 PM

Hourly Rate: £14.73 per hour

Shift Premium: Extra £2.80 per hour after 7.00 pm

Saturday Premium: Extra £1.22 per hour

Sunday Premium: Extra £2.27 per hour

Job responsibilities

As a Courier Driver, you will be measured on customer satisfaction and the successful completion of time-definite deliveries and collections. As a frontline representative of the company, you are expected to carry out all tasks with a strong customer-focused approach.

You must demonstrate excellent planning and organisational skills to effectively prioritise tasks and meet customer expectations. While you will be assigned a specific geographical route, flexibility is essential, as you may occasionally be required to cover alternative routes to support business needs.

You will also be responsible for scanning shipments and working quickly and efficiently to ensure warehouse deadlines are met. The role requires the ability to make sound decisions and perform effectively under pressure.

Statutory holiday entitlement, pro rata

Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant