Transport, Delivery and Logistics - Delivery Van Driver
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Transport, Delivery and Logistics - Delivery Van Driver
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Overview
Delivery van drivers collect parcels from a warehouse and deliver them to customers.
Key Activities
- Collect items from a warehouse or pick up point
- Plan the route and load the vehicle to match this route
- Contact customers and update tracking systems and delivery records
- Make deliveries, give invoices and get customer signatures
- Record mileage and fuel and return undelivered items
Workplace
As a Delivery Van Driver, you could work from a vehicle.
You may need to wear a uniform.
Working Hours
Delivery Van Drivers tend to work between 20 to 42 hours a week. You could work evenings, weekends and bank holidays. You will travel for work so you may be away from home for specific amounts of time.
Salary
Starting: £16,500
Experienced: £27,000
Qualifications
You could apply directly to work as a delivery driver.
Employers will expect you to have:
- basic English and Maths skills
- a good driving record
- the correct driving licence