Average Delivery Driver salary in Glasgow

About us: At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we`d like to make work a special place to be too. We`re the UK`s most loved bed retailer, so it`s important our people feel the love as well. Together we`ve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button. We`re owned by the world`s largest bedding provider, Tempur Sealy, with over 200 stores, 6 central warehouses and 12 delivery centres nationwide. You`ll join our expert team who deliver 14,000 mattresses, bases, and headboards every single week. Now that`s a lot of Zzzs. So, if you`re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, we think Dreams could be the perfect place for you. Dreams. Love your job. The job: This is an exciting opportunity to join our delivery service team at Dreams. As a Delivery Driver Assistant, you`ll play a key role in serving our customers, ensuring their perfect bed is delivered without a hitch. Your standard working week will be 38.75 hrs (excluding breaks), however you`ll be paid in accordance with total hours worked to allow for variations in daily routes. This includes working two in every three Saturdays with a day off in the week. No Sundays! Ready to skip the snooze button and get stuck in? Here`s a taste of what you`ll be doing day-to-day - You`ll be out on the road, working alongside a Delivery Driver to fulfil our high-quality home delivery service. - At every touchpoint during delivery, you`ll be acting as a professional representation of the Dreams brand. - You`ll be hands-on in this physical role, so you might be lifting anything from a mattress to a sofa bed, alongside your driver assistant. But don`t worry, our vehicles are loaded for you ahead of your shift so you can focus on getting on your way. - With the help of our training, you`ll become an A* assembler. Whilst you build a range of bedroom furniture in our customers homes, you`ll have the opportunity to develop a strong rapport with them. - Every step of the way, you`ll go the extra mile by providing an exceptional service to each and every customer. In your dream role, you`ll receive: - Competitive salary: £12.34 hourly rate - Bonus: Performance-related monthly bonus to recognise our superstar dreamers. - Discounts: Amazing staff discount on Dreams products, plus hundreds of brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping. - Buy-in schemes: You`ll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans. - Learning and development: Our comprehensive induction program gives you the best possible start to your career with us, with the opportunity to progress into different business areas as your experience grows. - Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a full wellness hub, including a 24-hour helpline, out of hours GP services and access to counselling. - New to 2024 - Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. This is the type of person we`re dreaming of: - People-first: You will have a friendly and personable nature, with a passion for great service and making our customers happy! - Experience: It would be super handy if you had some knowledge of home delivery services. - Team player: Every dreamer plays a role in making each day enjoyable, so you`ll have a positive work ethic and thrive as a part of a team. - Resilient: We know things don`t always go to plan, so remaining calm under pressure is important. - Communicator: Using your excellent communications skills, you`ll be able to build rapport and establish great relationships with customers and colleagues. - Willing to learn: To begin with, your ability to follow instructions will be important. As part of your induction, we`ll train you to be a top-notch assembler, so being open and willing to learn will be a big help. - Flexible: You will need to be flexible with your working hours, including working on Saturdays.

We are recruiting for full-time, permanent, Drivers Mates based at our Depot in Grangemouth. Why should you choose us? Realistic earnings of £30,476.70 An hourly overtime rate of £18.48 is paid after 8.25 hours DAILY to help maximise your earningsA bonus for every built-in connection as well as quarterly payments for receiving positive feedback for your customer serviceUp to 38 days annual leave including bank holidays Sounding good? That's just the start! You'll be contracted to 39.19 hours per week with regular overtime available, working a day-shift rota of 5 days from 6, starting between 6am-7am and working just 2 in 4 SaturdaysHave your lunch on us with a weekly meal allowanceA modern fleet of vehicles with PPE, uniform and tools providedCompany pension scheme matched up to 5%Profit share bonus schemeDiscounts on our appliances for you and your family and friends What will you be doing? You'll start with a week of fully funded training at our Academy in Manchester, where we'll give you the skills you need to deliver and install white good appliances safely into customers' homes. You'll work closely with a Driver to unload and install your deliveries. You'll need to be capable of moving heavy goods comfortably and be respectful of customers' homes. What will you need? A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 pointsExcellent customer service skillsThe willingness to learn basic plumbing and electric connections Who will you be working for? A market leading white goods manufacturer voted a UK Top Employer for the last 6 years and established for over 100 years, you'll be part of a global organisation with all the comfort, support and job security that brings. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, from product development to manufacturing to home installation, you'll be a vital part in what makes us who we are. Ready to join us? Apply today or call us on if you have any questions! Please note, we are not a recruitment agency, this is a full-time, permanent position. 

Self-employed van driver opportunities availableRevenue potential: £45,000 - £70,000 per annum (depending on deliveries, collections and postcodes covered) Days providing services: Monday-Saturday (6-day week) Are you a van delivery driver interested in starting your own venture? At Parcelforce Worldwide, we’re growing our business and exceeding customer expectations. You could do the same as a self-employed owner driver with Parcelforce as a customer. We deliver more than parcels. We deliver commitment to our customers, so we strive to meet and achieve their expectations every step of the way. We want to work with owner drivers who strive to deliver the same high standards of service. Help us keep Britain on the move and grow your own business. What’s in it for your business? Potential annual revenue between £40,000 - £70,000 (depending on deliveries, collections and postcodes coveredSpeedy weekly invoicing to make your business admin simple.A year-round contract with fixed routes. We’ll try to accommodate your preferred route wherever possible.Access to hire state-of-the-art PDA technology to support route planning and delivery tracking.Free sessions to get to know Parcelforce processes, products, and equipment.Backing from the one of the UK’s largest and most established national express carrier businesses.You’ll be offered a contract for services which would commit you to providing services 6 days per week (Monday to Saturday). Parcelforce may also require your services on Sundays and Bank Holidays.You’ll be responsible for arranging your own route cover for sickness or holiday absence to meet your service obligations. What you’ll need to get started To be considered, you’ll need to have the following: Your own or hired 3.5T long wheel-based van, fitted with reversing camera or sensor.Personal vehicle insurance which must cover the carriage of goods for hire and reward, and emergency breakdown cover.A full UK driving license with no more than 6 penalty points.Valid business insurances, including: £5 million Public Liability, £5 million Employers Liability, and £25,000 Goods in Transit.A smart appearance and full PPE always including steel toecap boots.Good level of fitness to meet the demands of multi-drop delivery with parcels weighing at least 30kg.Ability to pass a basic CRB check and Right to Work checks. About usParcelforce Worldwide provides express parcel delivery across the UK. We’re part of International Distribution Services alongside Royal Mail, and we operate across a network of 54 depots. Our intelligent use of technology helps ensure we stay one-step ahead, and individuals have the responsibility to create a smooth and efficient service. We’re always thinking ahead, and we’re always looking for friendly and committed delivery business owners to join our diverse and supportive network.Interested? We can’t wait to hear from you!