Courier Driver
Job Details
- Published
- Location
- Carlisle, Cumbria
- Role Type
- Temporary
- Salary
- £11.74 - £17.61 per hour
We are looking for Couriers to work at a client of ours based in Carlisle, this is an immediate start.
£11.74 per hour and £17.61 if you do over 45 hours
Work available throughout the year at this client for the right candidate.
The role includes 30 + drops to customers homes using a hand held scanner, similar multi drop experience is essential.
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
Qualifications/Licences/Certifications
* A full UK-issued driving licence
* Previous multi-drop experience essential
* 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
To apply please attach your CV to this advert and a member of the driving team will be in touch. Please note vetting will need to be completed for this assignment prior to your start date.
We look forward to receiving your application
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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- Phone
- 0191 230 1050
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