Van Driver - Collection & Delivery

Global Corporate Logistics Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van provided

Weekday daytime hours

Job summary

Global Corporate Logistics (GCL) in Manchester is seeking a hands-on Courier/Driver to manage daily collections from our warehouse and customer locations across the Manchester area. The role requires punctuality, reliability, and a professional attitude when representing GCL at customer premises.

You will be responsible for collecting parcels and pallets, delivering outbound freight to courier depots and hubs, carrying out manual handling, and performing daily vehicle checks.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence (essential).
• Van driving experience — minimum 1 year.
• Physically fit — able to lift parcels up to 30kg.

Responsibilities

• Daily parcel and pallet collections from GCL warehouse and customer locations.
• Deliver outbound freight to courier depots, freight terminals, and consolidation hubs.
• Loading and unloading parcels and pallets — manual handling involved.
• Completing daily vehicle checks and maintaining a clean, roadworthy vehicle.
• Communicating with the operations team on collection schedules and issues.
• Occasionally supporting the warehouse team with labelling and parcel sorting.

Skills

Driving

Route planning

GPS navigation

Punctuality

Job description

Global Corporate Logistics (GCL) is a Manchester-based freight and parcel shipping company. We handle UK domestic parcel services (Royal Mail, Evri, DPD, DX), air freight to Nigeria and West Africa, sea freight, and customs clearance. We are a small, fast-moving team and this role is central to our daily operations.

Role summary

You will be responsible for daily collections from our warehouse and customer locations across the Manchester area. This is a hands-on, physical role requiring punctuality, reliability, and a professional attitude when representing GCL at customer premises.

Key responsibilities

• Daily parcel and pallet collections from GCL warehouse and customer locations
• Delivering outbound freight to courier depots, freight terminals, and consolidation hubs
• Loading and unloading parcels and pallets safely — manual handling involved
• Completing daily vehicle checks and maintaining a clean, roadworthy vehicle
• Communicating with the operations team on collection schedules and any issues
• Occasionally supporting the warehouse team with labelling and parcel sorting

Requirements

• Full, clean UK driving licence (essential)
• Van driving experience — minimum 1 year
• Physically fit — able to lift parcels up to 30kg
• Punctual, reliable, and self-motivated
• Good knowledge of Manchester and surrounding areas
• Able to work independently and use GPS/route apps confidently
• Right to work in the UK

What we offer

• Competitive salary (discussed at interview)
• Monday–Friday daytime hours
• Van provided
• Opportunity to grow with a fast-moving logistics company