Weekend local delivery courier Work, Jobs in Reading, Eng (with Salaries)

More jobs to discover

Find similar jobs that you might be interested in.

Equipment Delivery Driver
Hampshire County Council —Basingstoke
A valid, full driving licence with parking facilities at home for a large van (parking permits can be paid for by the council).
£25,186 - £26,244 a year
4d
Removals Porter - Professional Packer (UTR REQUIRED)
STORAGE AND REMOVALS COMPANY —London
Maintain a polite and professional manner when dealing with customers. This is a physically active and customer-facing role suited to someone who works well as…
£120 - £140 a day
Quick apply

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Summary

Provide safe, punctual van driving for house removals and multi-drop deliveries; load/unload and transport goods; deliver excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities

Drive company van(s) safely and legally, following traffic laws and company policies.
Perform house or office removals: pack, load, transport and unload household furniture/boxes; protect customer property and premises (, straps, floor protection).
Execute multi-drop deliveries: follow plannedroutes, make scheduled stops, obtainsignatures/evidence of delivery, and updatedelivery records.
Lift, carry and manoeuvre items (frequentheavy lifting up to company-specified limits);use trolleys, dollies and other movingequipment.
Inspect vehicle daily; report defects andensure van is clean, fuelled and stocked withnecessary equipment.
Communicate with dispatch, colleagues andcustomers via phone or messaging; followrouting and scheduling instructions.
Complete required paperwork or electroniclogs (delivery notes, inventory lists, damagereports).
Handle goods with care; report and documentany damage or loss immediately.
Provide courteous, professional customerservice at all times.
Comply with health & safety and manualhandling procedures.

Requirements

Valid driving licence for vehicle class required(UK: Category B; Category C1 or higher needed for larger vans).
Proven driving experience, ideally in removals,delivery, courier or LTL/multi-drop roles.
Physically fit and able to lift heavy itemsrepeatedly.
Basic numeracy and literacy; able to readaddresses, route instructions and completeforms.
Good timekeeping, reliability andorganisational skills.
Customer-focused attitude and ability to workunder pressure.
Knowledge of local area/routes and ability touse GPS/smartphone apps.
Right to work in country of employment.

Desirable

Previous house-removal or furniture-handlingexperience.
Experience with load securing, packing techniques, appliance handling and use oflifting equipment.
Forklift, ADR, or CPC/Driver Qualification Card where applicable.
Basic DIY skills for dismantling/reassembling furniture.

Working conditions

Pay & benefits

Competitive hourly/weekly pay or per-job rate.
Overtime and weekend premium rates as applicable.
Pension, holiday entitlement, company vehicle-use, training and progression opportunities.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £120.00 per day

Benefits:

Work Location: In person