Courier Driver Shrewsbury, England
Job description
We are looking for a Courier Driver working in the Shrewsbury and Telford areas on full time hours. This role will be driving vehicles from small Vans up to 3.5 tonne Luton vans, these can be driven on the category B part of the UK driving licence.
The main purpose of these courier driver roles will be to contribute to the safe and timely movement and transportation of goods and equipment.
The roles will require excellent communication skills with customers, colleagues, and other stakeholders to maintain the highest standards. Using electronic and paper-based forms of recording jobs and items delivered and collected, making sure that all courier jobs are carried out correctly and to scheduled times.
The current vacancy is for a 8 hr day shift pattern Monday - Friday. Shift patterns will be discussed at the interview stage.
The role will involve heavy lifting/manual handling of equipment and goods, using a tail lift and loading, unloading & moving Roller cages.
The Main responsibilities are:
To carry out courier journeys to various locations and to agreed routes and timings.
To complete digital and manual documentation required by both legislation and organisational procedures.
To maintain regular contact with the operations office using a range of communication systems.
To ensure all items are always kept safe and secure.
To always comply with the Road Traffic Act while driving and other relevant legislation connected to the vehicle.
To act as customer contact at delivery points of service, and relay relevant information to the operations office
To complete vehicle checks prior to use, and to notify any defects to the Operations Office verbally and by recording on appropriate documentation.
To always act in a polite and courteous manner to customers and road users.
You MUST have held a Full UK Manual Driving Licence for a minimum of 12 months and have no more than 6 penalty points
We would like to hear from you if you can demonstrate:
The ability to work on own initiative.
Must be able to plan routes effectively.
Must be a good communicator.
Customer focused.
Skills and Abilities
Able to remain calm under pressure.
Good problem-solving skills.
Good communicator.
Good literacy and numeracy skills.
Attention to detail.
Must be able to use a PDA (however training will be given)
Good/Clear handwriting.
ERS Medical, one of the UK’s largest independent healthcare service providers, offers a range of specialist patient transport and courier services to the NHS and wider healthcare sector across the UK.
Job Type: A full time role
Salary: £9.50.
Job Location: Telford
Shift Pattern: 8 hour days, 8am to 4:30 pm (5 days)
Required licence or certification:
Driving Licence held for 12 months, with no more than 6 points.
You will be required to complete a DBS Check.
