Courier Drivers

We're recruiting for a Courier company based in Boldon starting ASAP until Christmas week. This may be extended further depending on volumes. We're looking for multidrop drivers with previous multi drop delivery experience.
Pay rate: £12.05 per hour
Monday - Friday 7am - 9am starts with shifts lasting 8 hours can sometimes be more/less depending on volumes
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
* If you're a multi-drop driver, you'll move onto the next drop-off or return to base
Qualifications/Licences/Certifications
* A full UK-issued driving licence
* 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
* Experience driving in a professional capacity with a minimum of 40 drops per day
If interested and fit the criteria please apply via this job ad or call Lauren on ##### #####.

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