Courier Drivers

6 months ago

Alnwick, United Kingdom Blue Arrow Full time

We're recruiting for a Courier company based in Alnwick. We're looking for multidrop drivers and previous multi drop delivery experience is essential & there is some vetting to complete to work for this client, including passing a Basic DBS.

Pay rate: £13.37 per hour

Monday - Saturday shift times vary from 0700 starts to 1400 with shifts lasting 8 hours can sometimes be more/less depending on volumes

Main Duties/Responsibilities

As a Delivery Van Driver you will:

- Collect goods from a warehouse, shop or collection point
- Load the vehicle
- Before setting off, ensure you choose the best route checking if the route is being affected by traffic or road works
- Ensure delivery of goods and at destination point you will unload the van and deliver directly to the customer or client, then you will request and receive signatures from the customer or client
- Record your hours, mileage and ensure relevant delivery and collection records are up to date
- If you're a multi-drop driver, you'll move onto the next drop-off or return to base

Qualifications/Licences/Certifications
- A full UK-issued driving licence
- Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths (this is required to pass your theory and practical driving tests)
- Category B on your Driving licence is required for you to drive Category B vehicle (light van) providing the van weighs 3,500kg/3.5 tonne or less. When you pass your car driving test this licence covers you to drive category B vehicles on public roads
- Experience driving in a professional capacity with a minimum of 40 drops per day

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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