Sameday Courier Van Driver
£28,500 per annum
Watford, Herts
We are recruiting for a highly successful, established Courier company based in Watford. They are seeking a high calibre Sameday Courier Driver to join their team.
The successful applicant will need to have an excellent level of driving ability, be physically fit and have experience driving 3.5t / LWB vans, preferably in the courier and delivery sector.
Courier Drivers are assigned their own vehicles for the days that they work.
This is a full time position (Monday to Friday) with some weekend work / overtime.
Responsibilities
* Driving a LWB / large van and undertaking urgent courier deliveries for a variety of business customers.
* Safely loading and unloading the delivery vehicle and securing loads appropriately for safe transport.
* Maintaining regular and appropriate communications with the office.
* Undertaking some "out of hours" courier work to meet customer and business needs.
* Using company apps and completing delivery paperwork.
* Completing daily vehicle checks and maintaining vehicles in a clean and presentable condition.
* Carrying out a variety of duties in the warehouse including palletising & packaging, storage and handling of goods, and operating company equipment (stacker, pump trucks, tools).
Candidate requirements
* A valid driving licence without serious driving offences and no more than 6 points.
* Experience driving LWB vehicles
* Communication skills to allow effective communication with the office and customers.
* Knowledge of the Watford area and the main roads into and around London.
* Knowledge of the major UK motorway routes and a good sense of direction and UK geography.
* Reliability - the couriers are entrusted with valuable and important work which is time-sensitive.
* Ability to work under pressure - most deliveries have deadlines and are generally considered urgent.
Suitable experience
* Courier or delivery work
* Roles involving manual handling
* Roles requiring direct customer contact
* 7.5t driving experience and a valid tacho card would be an advantage (but is not essential)
Location
Applicants will need to live within a 15-mile radius of Watford
Please note:
Applicants must have full eligibility to work in the UK