Self-Employed or option of Employed Courier Driver - BT19 - BT23, BT8,BT9
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Position Overview & Specifications
*Please note that this employment opportunity offers NO franchise opportunities*
Delivery areas will be BT19 - BT23, bt8,bt9
Ideally own a medium/long wheel based white van or be in a position to buy one.
DPD are a dynamic and expanding business in the rapidly growing parcel delivery sector.
As one of our delivery and collection drivers you’ll enjoy plenty of variety in an active and customer facing role. You’ll become a member of a supportive team that works together to create an unbeatable service. You’ll be responsible for delivering and collecting goods efficiently, on time and ensuring our service remains industry leading.
Specifically this will involve,
- Sorting and preparing an efficient delivery route
- Loading, unloading, and operating a van
- Locating and driving to various addresses
- Delivering and collecting parcels with the use of a barcode scanner
- Cleaning delivery vehicles and maintaining records
As an experienced self employed delivery and collection driver, you must
- Hold a valid driving licence
- Be able to pay close attention to detail and follow set procedures
- Present yourself in a calm and professional manner to customers and members of the public
- Have good time management skills and meet delivery deadlines
Hours of work:
Monday to Friday 07:00 until job finish (approx 18:00). Available to work Saturday if required.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Salary: £145 to £160 per day
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £145.00-£160.00 per day
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Experience:
- delivery driver: 1 year (preferred)
- driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving License (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Self-Employed or option of Employed Courier Driver - BT19 - BT23, BT8,BT9 roles across DPD's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18 - £20 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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