Sameday Courier Van Driver £30,000 per annum based on experience 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 / Large vans, preferably in the courier and delivery sector. Experience driving a 7.5t truck is preferable but is not essential. Courier Drivers are assigned their own vehicles for the days that they work. Core Hours of Work: Typically, between 8am - 6pm weekdays, plus some overtime during evenings and weekends. 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 apps on assigned company mobile 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 and tools). Candidate requirements A valid driving licence without serious driving offences. Experience driving LWB / 3.5t / Large Van 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. Willing to have appropriate training (online and offsite) when required by the business 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)