Delivery - driving roles
What is a delivery driver?
As a delivery driver, you will:
collect goods from a depot, warehouse or pick-up point
plan the route
load the vehicle in an order that matches the delivery route you'll take
contact customers en route and update tracking systems
make deliveries, hand over invoices and get customer signatures
record mileage, and fuel that you buy
update delivery records
return undelivered items
how to become a delivery driver
You can get into this job through an apprenticeship or by applying directly.
Employment
You could apply directly to work as a delivery driver.
Employers will expect you to have:
basic English and maths skills
a good driving record
the correct driving licence
Apprenticeship
You could do an Express Delivery Operative Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship or an Urban Driver Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
These apprenticeships take at least 1 year to complete.
Restrictions and Requirements
You'll need to:
have a full driving licence
You'll need a licence for the vehicle you'll be driving and a good driving record. Your employer might supply you with a delivery van, but if you're self-employed you'll need your own vehicle.
Employers
