Courier Driver

GR Employment Ltd is looking for a Courier Driver on behalf of one of our clients in Basildon.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily delivery and collection of shipments to and from customers. This role is essential in upholding the company’s values and ethos, delivering service with speed, passion, and a can-do attitude.

You will be expected to provide excellent customer service, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to work well under pressure.

Shift Pattern:

Monday to Friday – 08:00 start

This is a temporary position providing relief cover for couriers. However, for the right candidate, this role could lead to a permanent placement.

Hourly Rate: £14.73 per hour

Shift Premium: Extra £2.80 per hour after 7.00 pm
Saturday Premium: Extra £1.22 per hour
Sunday Premium: Extra £2.27 per hour

Job Responsibilities:

As a courier driver, you will be measured by customer satisfaction and the complete delivery of definite deliveries and collections. As a frontline representative for the company, you will be required to complete all tasks in a customer-focused manner. You will be required to demonstrate excellent planning and organisation skills to prioritise work in order to meet customers’ requirements. You will work on an assigned geographical route; however, you may be asked to change your route from time to time to meet business needs.

Scanning and working quickly and efficiently to ensure warehouse deadlines are met, excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to make good decisions and work under pressure

Job Qualifications:

Full UK driving license
Experience in a multi-drop courier role
Security Training will be given when required
For insurance purposes, you must be at least 21 years old and have no more than 9 penalty points on your driving licence within the last 3 years

Security checks:

As this role is based within a major UK airport, all applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening in accordance with aviation security regulations. This process will include:

Applicants will need to provide a 5-year history check or equivalent documentation to meet regulatory/security requirements

A UK criminal record check

Job Benefits:

Statutory holiday entitlement, pro rata

Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant

Weekly pay and pension scheme