Delivery Van Driver
Delivery van drivers collect parcels and other items from warehouses or collection points and deliver them to customers.
Day-to-day tasks
In this role you could:
- Collect goods from warehouses or pick-up points
- Plan routes and load items in delivery order
- Contact customers and update tracking systems
- Record delivery problems
- Deliver items, issue invoices and obtain signatures
- Record mileage and fuel use
- Return undelivered items
Skills & knowledge
You'll need:
- Customer service and verbal communication skills
- Time management and organisational skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Teamworking skills
- The ability to accept feedback and work under pressure
- The ability to operate equipment
- Knowledge of transport methods, costs and benefits
- Basic computer or handheld device skills
- A good level of fitness
- Industry Qualifications
You’ll need a full driving licence appropriate to the vehicle and a good driving record. Previous warehouse or driving experience can help but is not always essential.