Sameday Courier Driver
Sameday Courier Van Driver
£28,500 per annum
Watford, Herts
We are recruiting for a highly successful, established Courier company based in Watford. They are seeking a high calibre Sameday Courier Driver to join their team.
The successful applicant will need to have an excellent level of driving ability, be physically fit and have experience driving 3.5t / LWB vans, preferably in the courier and delivery sector.
Courier Drivers are assigned their own vehicles for the days that they work.
This is a full time position (Monday to Friday) with some weekend work / overtime.
Responsibilities
- Driving a LWB / large van and undertaking urgent courier deliveries for a variety of business customers.
- Safely loading and unloading the delivery vehicle and securing loads appropriately for safe transport.
- Maintaining regular and appropriate communications with the office.
- Undertaking some "out of hours" courier work to meet customer and business needs.
- Using company apps and completing delivery paperwork.
- Completing daily vehicle checks and maintaining vehicles in a clean and presentable condition.
- Carrying out a variety of duties in the warehouse including palletising & packaging, storage and handling of goods, and operating company equipment (stacker, pump trucks, tools).
Candidate requirements
- A valid driving licence without serious driving offences and no more than 6 points.
- Experience driving LWB vehicles
- Communication skills to allow effective communication with the office and customers.
- Knowledge of the Watford area and the main roads into and around London.
- Knowledge of the major UK motorway routes and a good sense of direction and UK geography.
- Reliability - the couriers are entrusted with valuable and important work which is time-sensitive.
- Ability to work under pressure - most deliveries have deadlines and are generally considered urgent.
Suitable experience
- Courier or delivery work
- Roles involving manual handling
- Roles requiring direct customer contact
- 7.5t driving experience and a valid tacho card would be an advantage (but is not essential)
Location
Applicants will need to live within a 15-mile radius of Watford
Please note:
Applicants must have full eligibility to work in the UK
Required skills
- Couriers
- Deliveries
- Driver
- Manual Handling
Reference: 52449356
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