Temporary Courier Van Drivers - Basildon, £14.73/hr

First Choice Staff; Basildon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

First Choice Staff is sourcing 7 Courier Van Drivers for a leading international Freight Forwarder in Basildon on a temporary basis during a peak period, starting mid-October. The role covers daily deliveries and collections with a focus on service excellence and professional conduct.

You will deliver and collect shipments, maintain vehicle safety, and record hours accurately while upholding company standards. Overtime on Saturdays may apply.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• C1 (7.5 Tonne) Licence preferred.
• Digital Tachograph Card, or willingness to obtain one.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Physically fit and capable of handling shipments safely in line with manual handling procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Previous courier, delivery or logistics experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Complete multiple daily deliveries and collections of various shipment types, sizes and weights.
• Provide outstanding customer service during every customer interaction.
• Accurately record working and driving hours in line with transport regulations.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and ensure loads are secured correctly.
• Follow all company driving standards, policies and procedures.
• Sort and prioritise workloads to ensure all delivery commitments are met.
• Collect and process cash-on-delivery payments where required.
• Maintain high standards of safety, security and compliance.
• Adhere to customs, import and export procedures where applicable.
• Report any potential security concerns or breaches to management.
• Identify and communicate potential business development opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with the service centre team to achieve operational targets.

Job description

First Choice Staff is sourcing 7 Courier Van Drivers for a leading international Freight Forwarder in Basildon on a temporary basis during a peak period, starting mid-October. The role covers daily deliveries and collections with a focus on service excellence and professional conduct.

You will deliver and collect shipments, maintain vehicle safety, and record hours accurately while upholding company standards. Overtime on Saturdays may apply.