Courier Driver

3 weeks ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom The Courier Company (UK) Ltd Full time

The Courier Company is a specialist Dangerous Goods carrier based in Carr Gate that has been going for over 25 years. We pride ourselves in the service we provide to our clients

We currently have a vacancy for a Driver to join our growing but close-knit team who make deliveries for our clients late at night and early mornings. This service is to hospitals and airports, this is an essential service that they receive these goods for their patients.

The expected 40 hours per week Monday - Friday, although you may be required to work overtime on very busy days, we try to avoid this as much as possible, but our services can be high demand. Working hours will be variable and set the week before. Typical start times will be between 10.00pm and 4.00am.

Yes, we care about the service we provide and our clients, but we also care about our employees ensuring they are supported.

What are asking of you?
- Collecting consignments from clients and airports.
- Delivering consignments safely to Hospitals out of hours
- Delivering consignments to airports for export
- Experience in a driving role.
- Flexible 'can do’ attitude to work.
- Great time management skills.
- Be happy to work on their own in the evenings
- As self-starter

We offer a competitive salary, driving bonus scheme and benefits. Previous experience in a driving role is not essential but would be an advantage. Full training will be given where required in the specialist areas of our business.

Applicants must have a fully checkable work history as we implement a 5-year background check in line with CAA security.

Did we say we care about the environment too? Want to find out more, then contact us for a chat over a coffee or tea, we can tell you more about how you can be part of a growing company

No Agencies please

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

**Salary**: £25,520.40 per year

Schedule:

- Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Application question(s):

- For DBS checking are you able to provide five years work history?
- Do you live within 15 minutes of Carr Gate?

**Experience**:

- driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving License (required)

Work Location: One location



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