Courier Driver

2 months ago


Reading, United Kingdom Topspeed Couriers Full time

Established in 1985, Topspeed is a fast growing and successful company. With a large fleet of Mercedes Benz vans equipped with the TomTom Webfleet satellite tracking and navigation system, the company operates bespoke overnight & same day courier services, delivering throughout the UK and sometimes to mainland Europe. Although primarily based in the North West the company has a comprehensive client base who need services throughout the UK and therefore there is a requirement for drivers based in all regions of the country.

**Hours of Work**
Although this is a variable hours contract, most Topspeed drivers work between 30 and 50 hours per week calculated from leaving home to returning home. The hours of work vary according to the workload and sometimes there is less, or more work. As we operate a 24-hours-a-day service, there is some requirement to work at short notice during late evenings and early morning.
This position is Monday to Friday inclusive, and will involve driving into and around central London.

**Vehicle**
Topspeed operates a fleet of Mercedes Benz Citan, Vito & Sprinter vans. All of the fleet was purchased from new and all are equipped with the latest satellite tracking and navigation equipment. Generally drivers only use the specific vehicle provided to them which, when not working, is parked at their home address.

**Remuneration**

A Uniform, Trolley, Topspeed phone and TomTom are provided.

**Essential job requirements**
Successful applicants should be able to provide a CV or comprehensive work history and:

- have less than 6 penalty points on their licence and no disqualification in last 5 years
- have a good driving record without being the cause of serious traffic accidents in the last 5 years
- have good knowledge of the national road system
- be smart, presentable and courteous
- be able to pass basic security clearance, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check
- be able to supply 2 references.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10.62-£12.84 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees will undertake an Infectious diseases discussion, and are provided with PPE.

**Experience**:

- delivery driver: 1 year (preferred)
- driving: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 28/02/2023
Expected start date: 06/03/2023


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