Average Courier Driver salary in the UK

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Gi Group and work with one of our well-known National Clients based at Park Camp Road, Lincoln, LN6 9BJ. You will be responsible for the daily delivery and collection of shipments to and from their customers, enhancing the customer experience at every stage.This Courier role is key to ensuring that our Clients principles and ethos are being demonstrated at all times, ensuring that the service provided to it's customers is delivered with speed, passion and a can-do attitude. You will be expected to achieve excellent customer service which requires flexibility, the ability to work under pressure and establish new relationships quickly and effectively. Driver Specific Role Challenges: * Meeting deadlines/working to tight timescales* Physical demands -Be physically able to handle shipments while correctly following manual handlingprocesses* To project a high quality image of our Client both internally and externally and provide the highest qualityservice to it's customers at all times* Demonstrate the ability to think fast and solve problems without negatively impacting it's customersor the business* Ability to identify and report through the correct channels any sales/development opportunitiesDriver Skills/Capabilities needed for this role:* Excellent written and verbal communications skills* Strong geographical knowledge and route planning skills* Knowledge and understanding of Dangerous Goods (preferred)* Able to undertake physical demands of the roleDriver Education/Qualifications:* Full UK driving license [Cat B] is requiredDriver Experience:* Experience in a multi drop courier role advantageous * Experience in a frontline, customer facing role * Professional driving experience (preferred)Driver Remuneration:* £13.42 per hour* Weekly pay* 40 hours per week* Monday to Friday Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited and Grafton Professional Staffing Limited. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all of our candidates and clients. Following some recent changes to data protection laws we have updated our Privacy Policy. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group UK website.

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 vehiclesCommunication 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 workRoles involving manual handlingRoles requiring direct customer contact7.5t 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

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