delivery driver

van driver

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site manager

manager

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Overall, the job works if you want flexibility as you are self employed, but days you choose to work aren't guaranteed to be given to you, as you may be put on 'stand-by'. Areas of delivery change so you may experience some really nice areas, with nice customers, then some tragically busy and impossible to park areas with higher danger risk. Risk of vehicle theft and road rage drivers. It's job and finish, but in order to finish at a good time, you have to work basically non stop and sacrifice quality of work. '1 stop' can be anything from 1 parcel and 1 location, to 20 parcels with 10 locations. So the day can be extended simply by the hidden errors in systematic planning, including some dangerous route planning involving back and forth turning in road. Pay is decreased after peak times which can be demotivating as the pay at peak times seems applicable all year round, as volume doesn't always decrease out of peak time. There's no annual leave being self employed so you have to work an extra week to gain a week off. No sick pay, or pension. If you phone in sick late the night before or the morning of work, you lose your following shift, so any genuine sickness is punished. The score system favours those who work more, as less time worked makes customer complaints decrease your score further, and it's all a game of luck as to whether as customer lies about receiving their parcel, so you may lose your job because of illegitimate complaints made against you. The overall amazon system puts pressure on management, to reach quotas, which in turn pressures staff and creates a high turnover. Amazon is a pyramid scheme and as a driver, you are the least respected and least paid. 

A typical day as a delivery driver for SJC, involved collecting the van from the compound, carrying out the van check. Driving to the Amazon depot in Totton where I would load the van. The good think with Amazon compared to other couriers   the packages were in plastic boxes ready to go straight into the van.  You don’t have to scan each individual parcel. You are given a standard phone to help you do your job, like scanning parcels, taking pictures and it’s also the navigation system that tells you where to go.  It’s not perfect but with a bit of time learning it it’s ok.  The vans are big and it took me awhile to get used to it but after a month or so I was used it and confident parking it. The routes are planned for  and you don’t always have  the same route. I didn’t mind that as I enjoyed working in different places. It can be challenging at times trying to find addresses, places to park the van, trying to get your round done in-time, how ever over time it becomes second nature.  Sometimes some members of the public are T happy with where your parked,  smile, apologies and don’t let it ruin your day.  Pay could be better, don’t we all want to be paid more, The days are flexible but you are not always guaranteed them and you are on call but you are paid extra if you are called in.   You need to be fairly fit as there’s a lot of getting in and out of the van, lifting etc I don’t mind it. Slept well when I got home. The job helped me get on my feet for 6 months whilst I was trying to get back into my previous  line of work. 

. Summary.  Fast pace, physical work, challenging, work on your own, paid every two weeks, if I didn’t  want to work I didn’t have to. Good stop gap. Management are ok,  under pressure from Amazon, 

Since joining SJC Distributions Limited, I have found the work environment to be both challenging and rewarding. The company places a strong emphasis on punctuality and reliability, which has helped me develop a disciplined and efficient approach to my deliveries.

The initial training program was comprehensive and provided me with all the necessary skills and knowledge to perform my duties effectively. This foundation has been crucial in helping me navigate the various challenges that come with the job, from navigating busy city streets to managing time effectively.

One of the standout features of working at SJC Distributions Limited is the level of support provided by the management team. They are always available to offer guidance and address any issues that may arise. This support has been invaluable in helping me maintain a high standard of service for our clients.

The company also places a strong emphasis on vehicle maintenance and safety. All delivery vehicles are regularly inspected and kept in excellent condition, which not only ensures the safety of the driver but also the integrity of the packages being delivered. This focus on safety has given me peace of mind and allowed me to perform my job with confidence.

Overall, my experience at SJC Distributions Limited has been extremely positive. The company's commitment to excellence, coupled with its supportive and professional work environment, has made this an ideal place for me to grow and develop as a driver. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a challenging yet rewarding career in the delivery industry.

Fast paced work environment, can be stressful at times with badly organised routes which is no fault of the DSP, but Amazon’s routing itself which can send you back and forth with no need to do so. Pay could be better, as by the time you reach the depot, and leave to go home, it’s roughly 10 hours. At a day rate of £104 this is actually below minimum wage when you calculate the hours you’re technically working, yes the routes are programmed for 9 hours, but that doesn’t account for the time it takes to collect your van, so can checks, load your van, fuel up if needed and then unloading and repeating the process at the end of the day, all of which I would class as work, as it’s required. Amazon circumvents this by using self employed drivers, which in my opinion is s shady tactic, they have thousands of workers who rely on this for full time work; and to make them self employed to negate the need to pay a standard living wage is bad business practice, hence their constant need for new drivers.  For a minimum pay job role it’s hard work, and you have to weigh the pros and cons on whether this would suit you. Overall it’s a good role and one of the best DSP’s to work for, it’s just Amazon’s pay rates and scheduling that bring a negative side. 

The job itself is not difficult, however doesn't come without challenges. 
The workload is far too much for one driver for one day most of the time.
There is no such thing as an early finish with SJC. If you finish your route early or on time you are expected to then go and help another driver finish their route, WITH NO EXTRA PAY bare in mind, the other option is dragging your own route out but either way your not finishing early.
Load out times are really late in the day so if your not happy working into the evening then it's not the job for you.
The good things are getting to pick what days you work and the only minimum requirement is 3 weekend days which is decent for part timers.
The rate of pay is also decent.

The only reason I left the company was to go off travelling, otherwise I would have stayed - I really enjoyed working for the team at SJC. Never a dull moment - yes times it can be a bit stressful delivering to areas I wasn't familiar with, but with lots of help from the OSM and the team it made the day manageable. I never felt pressured, all that was asked was that I do my best.

The flexibility was key for me, as it meant I could fit in my uni work alongside this job, I think that's the appeal as there are many others that work there who do the same or have another job/sideline. 

In terms of delivering, some days are busier than others, but if you like being active and being out and about then I highly recommend it - saved money on buying a gym membership lol.

To be honest this job is good at the start because it starts off easy with the nursery routes, but the minute you finish your levels 1-4 they boost your stops up to 180 stops/250 locations and around 250/300 parcels.

If you complete your route before your 8 hours they expect you to complete other drivers routes aswell for the same pay. It's very rare to receive a bonus with this company as it is all based on a scorecard which most drivers don't really bother with as the bonus pay is so low, this is why people do their routes as quick as possible so it's worth every penny.

The work is tough, long hours no fulfilment to finish early. Management is always on you even on days off. Get pressured into helping others even if you have struggled, I learned that I should look out for myself as I am the only one looking out for me. I enjoyed the job when you could finish at 5:30 but now that’s no longer a thing and have to finish at 6:30 or face punishment from mangers. I didn’t even get told I was let go just go removed from the group chats. 

Pros: organised and supportive management team, freedom to choose the days I want to work which was important as I have children and other commitments, new Mercedes vans and decent technology, didn’t have to pay for van hire or insurance like the other DSP I worked for which meant the day rate was actually as advertised

Cons: couldn’t immediately start even though I had loads of delivery experience, took two weeks to get my training sorted from Amazon which was annoying as I had already worked my notice in my job before meaning I had no work for two weeks

This is just another amazon delivery job. The job itself will include long days and you'll be expected to be fast paced to deliver everything. Will be expected to leave everything and anything at peoples doors despite them being in or not. Everything based on a very biased points system which will in turn decide whether your given work or not. The only pro is there is no van, insurance or fuel costs. Amazon are in their power to change the day rate whenever they wish. Increasing during peak and Xmas then ultimately cutting it back down in Jan to an all time low. 

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