Driver

Saxton Recruitment ,
Carlisle, Cumbria

Overview

Job Description

Driver - Carlisle Driver - an established logistics company is searching for Drivers to deliver small parcels to domestic and business addresses across the local area. This is a great opportunity for a Driver to join the team working from a new depot opening in May 2020. Key Duties: Collection of small parcels from depot (no sorting) Follow pre-planned routes (Sat nav app system) Provide excellent levels of customer service Requirements: We are looking for individuals with a minimum age of 25, you must hold a Driving Licence (6 points or less) and be able to pass a drug and alcohol test. No previous delivery driver experience is necessary. What is on offer: Day Plan - The company will ensure that all parcels are sorted and ready to be loaded, all routes are local to the area and pre-programmed, furthermore all drivers are provided with east to follow step-by-step software and sat nav devices. Training - structured training is provided to all new starters, this includes a full induction, shadowing drivers and building experience on smaller rounds. Vehicle Hire Available - Most of our drivers take advantage of our vehicle hire scheme; this means it is not necessary to have your own vehicle and there is a fuel card scheme available on all options available; A) Hire Van via company which comes fully insured and is yours to use for personal use - £195 per week B) Hire van via company - organise own insurances - £100 per week C) Use own van which is fully insured by you - no cost Hours - working days are planned to 9 hours; this includes loading time and travel time. Your working day finishes when you complete your route, which means the faster you work the earlier you finish. Salary & Benefits - the salary is £114 a day; the average basic wage is £2,200 to £2,800 a month depending on the amount of days worked (5-6 to 6 days a week average). Drivers can also expect to earn an extra up to £500 a month in performance related bonuses taking potential earnings to £3,300 a month. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Driver to work with a leading specialist logistic company ran by ex-drivers; it's a friendly team environment and starts are available immediately. Please note should you wish to take advantage of the van hire scheme NO upfront costs are ever required. For any further information on this Driver vacancy please apply with your CV attached or contact Mark Dalgleish at Saxton Recruitment on 07776 194180. Key Roles - Delivery Driver / Multi-Drop Driver / Parcel Delivery Driver / Van Driver / Courier Building Partnerships