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Courier Driver

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 14.73 - 14.73 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Wootton

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Job: Courier Driver
Location: Northampton
Shift Patterns: Monday – Friday (7:00 am – 5:00 pm OR 8:30 am – 6:00 pm)
Salary: £14.73
 
Role Overview
As a Courier Driver for the world’s leading logistics company, you are the face of CLIENT. You will be responsible for the daily delivery and collection of international shipments. This is a fast-paced, physical role that requires excellent time management, a "can-do" attitude, and a commitment to providing world-class customer service.
Key Responsibilities

Delivery & Collection: Efficiently transport, deliver, and collect international parcels and documents within a designated territory.
Route Planning: Plan and prioritise your daily route to meet specific "Time Definite" delivery windows.
Vehicle Maintenance: Conduct daily vehicle safety checks and ensure the client van is kept clean and maintained to brand standards.
Customer Excellence: Provide a professional service at the doorstep, handling customer queries and ensuring all electronic proof of delivery (POD) is captured accurately.
Security & Safety: Adhere to strict global aviation security protocols and health and safety regulations, including safe manual handling of parcels (up to 25kg).
Sales Lead Generation: Identify potential new business opportunities while on route and report them to the sales team.Requirements & Qualifications

Driving Licence: A full UK Driving Licence (Category B) with no more than 6 penalty points.
Experience: Previous experience in multi-drop delivery or a fast-paced logistics environment is highly advantageous but not essential.
Physical Fitness: Ability to handle the physical demands of the role, including lifting and carrying parcels.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers and the operations team.
Geographical Knowledge: Good knowledge of the local area and the ability to use GPS/Satellite Navigation effectively.Mandatory Vetting Process
Due to our operations within regulated aviation environments (CAA), all successful candidates must pass a rigorous security clearance process:

DBS Check: A clean, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
5-Year Reference History: You must provide a full, checkable 5-year history of employment, education, or gaps (unemployment).
Right to Work: Valid proof of right to work in the UK.
Security Training: Completion of mandatory Cargo Operative aviation security training (provided by Client)

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