Local Delivery Van Driver

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided vehicle

Regular local routes

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Local Delivery Van Driver to join our team in the Queenstown area. The role focuses on timely, safe deliveries to residential and commercial customers, operating a light delivery van, and maintaining professional standards on every interaction.

You will plan routes, manage packages of varying sizes, collect payments or signatures when required, and keep the vehicle clean and well-maintained.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Previous delivery driving experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of Queenstown and surrounding areas.
• Ability to handle packages of various sizes and weights.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate a delivery van to transport and deliver goods to customers within the designated local area.
• Plan daily routes to ensure efficient and timely deliveries, adhering to schedules.
• Load and unload packages carefully, ensuring the safety and integrity of the items.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service during deliveries, including collecting payments or signatures.
• Maintain the cleanliness and basic maintenance of the delivery van, reporting any issues.
• Accurately record delivery information and complete required paperwork or digital logs.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Local area knowledge

GPS navigation

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and customer-focused Local Delivery Van Driver to join their team serving the Queenstown area. This role is essential for ensuring the timely and safe delivery of goods to residential and commercial customers. You will be responsible for operating a light commercial vehicle, managing delivery routes efficiently, and providing excellent service during each interaction. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the local area and a commitment to professionalism and punctuality. This is a great opportunity for a driver looking for consistent local work in the Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a delivery van to transport and deliver goods to customers within the designated local area.
• Plan daily routes to ensure efficient and timely deliveries, adhering to schedules.
• Load and unload packages carefully, ensuring the safety and integrity of the items.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service during deliveries, including collecting payments or signatures.
• Maintain the cleanliness and basic maintenance of the delivery van, reporting any issues.
• Accurately record delivery information and complete required paperwork or digital logs.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Previous experience in delivery driving is preferred.
• Good knowledge of the Queenstown and surrounding local areas.
• Ability to handle packages of various sizes and weights.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.

Benefits

• Consistent full-time employment with a reliable company.
• Regular local routes, reducing long-distance travel fatigue.
• Company-provided vehicle for deliveries.
• Opportunities to build relationships with local customers.
• Supportive team environment committed to driver satisfaction.