Courier Van Drivers

First Choice Staff • Temporary • Swindon, Swindon, England, United Kingdom • £14.75 / hour • 3d ago

Courier Van Drivers - 2 Positions Available
Temporary Assignment | £14.75 per hour

Our client, a leading international Freight Forwarder, is currently seeking 2 Courier Van Drivers to join their team on a temporary basis in Swindon.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established logistics business, delivering exceptional service while working within a professional and fast-paced environment.

Working Hours
Monday to Friday: 07:45 - 17:15
45-hour working week
30-minute unpaid lunch break
Overtime available on Saturdays

Pay Rate
£14.75 per hour

The Role

You will be responsible for the daily delivery and collection of shipments, ensuring a high level of customer service at all times. You will represent the company professionally, maintaining its values and commitment to service excellence.

Key Responsibilities
Complete multiple daily deliveries and collections of various shipment types, sizes and weights.
Deliver outstanding customer service during every customer interaction.
Accurately record working and driving hours in line with transport regulations.
Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and ensure loads are secured correctly.
Follow all company driving standards, policies and procedures.
Sort and prioritise workloads to ensure all delivery commitments are met.
Collect and process cash-on-delivery payments where required.
Maintain high standards of safety, security and compliance.
Adhere to customs, import and export procedures where applicable.
Report any potential security concerns or breaches to management.
Identify and communicate potential business development opportunities.
Work collaboratively with the service centre team to achieve operational targets.
What We're Looking For
Full UK Driving Licence.
C1 (7.5 Tonne) Licence preferred.
Digital Tachograph Card, or willingness to obtain one.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Strong organisational and planning abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Physically fit and capable of handling shipments safely in line with manual handling procedures.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Insurance Requirements

Due to Driver Negligence Insurance restrictions, applicants must:

Be aged 25 years or over.
Have a minimum of 180 days' driving experience in this vehicle class within the last 2 years.
Additional Information

Successful applicants will be required to complete:

A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.
Five years of employment/reference history checks.

Please note: If you have not heard from us within 7 working days of your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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