What a delivery driver’s day looks like?

Does your dream role include flexible hours, working outdoors and keeping active? If this sounds ideal, you may want to consider a role as a delivery driver. Often, getting items delivered to your home is as easy as the tap of a phone screen or the click of a button, but it wouldn’t be possible without the people, literally, in the driver’s seat. And that person could be you.

Driver Express connects you with quality roles. Operating in the UK and across Europe, we’re well placed to give you the knowledge you need to find out what delivery drivers do and whether it’s the right role for you. In this article we’ll explore exactly what a delivery driver role is, the benefits of the role and how Driver Express can help you find the right role.

This will hopefully give you everything you need to decide whether it’s the right career path for you and the confidence to apply knowing all the facts. So, let’s get started.

So, what do delivery drivers do?

The short answer is that a delivery driver delivers goods from A to B, but the role actually has many other responsibilities too. For example, you could also be loading items into your vehicle from the warehouse and carefully navigating bringing them to customer’s homes.

It’s also about timekeeping. You may have a schedule to deliver parcels, as it’s your role to make sure customers get their packages in a timely manner. You’ll also have a certain amount of customer service involved in your role. This could be as simple as a friendly hello at the door, or a signature if your delivery needs to be recorded.

How much do delivery drivers make?

The amount a delivery driver can earn can vary depending on the role and the employer. For example, on one hand if you’re working for a company that delivers lots of parcels each day, you could be paid per item delivered, by the hour, or a set salary. On the other hand private couriers can charge a higher fee based on the time, care and attention the role requires and the amount of distance travelled.

We know it can be tough to decide on the right role for you, so Driver Express makes it easy. All the available roles are shown with the rate of pay so you can see exactly how much you will earn before you apply.

What working conditions should you expect?

It comes with the delivery driver territory that you’ll be in a vehicle for most of your working day. But don’t worry, you’ll also have plenty of time out and about getting your steps in. Delivery drivers visit all kinds of neighbourhoods on their daily rounds and will regularly be ferrying parcels from van to door.

A delivery driver role can be sociable and great for solitary time in equal measure. While you’ll be out on the road with time to enjoy a good podcast or some music, you’ll also be taking parcels to people’s doors. A smile and a quick chat can easily become part of your daily routine, especially if you have repeat customers or you’re assigned to a particular area each day.

Homes and roads come in all shapes and sizes, and you may need to carry heavy goods from your vehicle to customers’ doors. Make sure you’re physically fit enough to take on the role if this is the case.

Is this the role for you?

We hope we’ve given you everything you need to decide whether the role is right for you. If you do have any more questions, we have lots of information on our website. Driver Express, makes finding your first delivery driver role quick and easy. You can browse and apply for open roles in as little as 30 seconds on our website. Use the button below to browse our current open roles.

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