Alkaia is a fast growing courier company working in partnership with Amazon, the largest online retailer, to deliver the best last mile experience to its customers.
We work very hard at making sure that customers are left satisfied and delivery drivers we engage are happy.
At Alkaia we value growth and reward hard work. Safety is at the very heart of our operation.
If you enjoy driving, working with people and you are a good team player but can also work on your own using your own initiative, then you will fit right in. For we are a family at Alkaia and everyone is valued and respected no matter your status.
Job description
We are actively and continuously looking for self-employed delivery drivers to help deliver smiles to Amazon customers in Suffolk, Norfolk and surrounding areas.
Please note that this is a self-emplyed position.
Duties
Loading the delivery van from a staging area (no waiting around as all parcels are pre-staged for you before your allocated load out time)
Delivering to residential addresses
Delivering to commercial addresses
Returning vans back to station upon route completion for debrief
Requirements:
Have the right to work in the UK
Hold a current full UK or EU driving licence
Have no more than 6 penalty points on current Driving Licence
Be required to complete and pass a DBS check (cost covered by company)
Be responsible for own transportation to and from the Amazon Depot DIP1, Sproughton Road, Ipswich, IP1 5BL
Provide own safety shoes
Drive a van safely (Be a safe driver on road)
Benefits:
Earning potential between £ £867.00 per week working 5-6 days/week.
Vans provided and kept on site over night
Fuel cost covered by the company
2-4 days/week part time
4-6 days/week Full time
Weekend Only Available
Atleast one day weekend working required if Full time
Pre-planned daily local routes- Arrive at the station, load van and deliver with smile.
We provide 1 day paid in classroom driver training, 2 days paid Ride Along with an experienced driver to include mandatory safety training on day 1, Further 11 days paid on road training. There is always support at hand when you need it.
Bi-Weekly rota system(choose your own days a week in advance and honour it)
Constant work available for those that want it and perform
Multi-Drop delivery driver experience preferred but not essential as full training is provided
Flexible Schedule: Full-time and Weekends
On-site Parking
Part-time
COVID-19 considerations:
All vans are supplied with hand sanitiser, face masks and anti-bacteria wipes. These can also be found all around the warehouse.
Alkaia is an equal opportunities employer and we do not discriminate against age, gender, sexual orientation, race, culture or religion. We do not discriminate, period
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £722.50-£867.00 per week
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Company events
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* Are you aware this is a self-employed position?
Experience:
* Driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Full UK or EU Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person