Courier Driver (Temporary Assignment)

Northampton - Brackmills

GR Employment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of one of our clients for a Courier Driver based in the Brackmills area of Northampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for reliable and enthusiastic individuals to join a leading logistics operation. The role is offered on a temporary basis, with regular full-time hours and ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.

No experience is required, as full training will be provided.

About the Role

As a Courier Driver, you will be responsible for the daily delivery and collection of shipments to and from customers across your designated route.

You will be measured on customer satisfaction and the successful completion of time-definite deliveries and collections. As a frontline representative of the business, you will be expected to provide outstanding customer service while maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach at all times.

This role requires excellent planning and organisational skills to prioritise deliveries, meet operational deadlines, and exceed customer expectations. Whilst you will be assigned a geographical route, flexibility is essential, as you may occasionally be required to support alternative routes to meet business requirements.

You will also be responsible for scanning shipments, maintaining accurate records, and working efficiently to ensure all delivery and collection deadlines are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect shipments safely and efficiently.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Complete deliveries and collections within agreed timescales.
• Accurately scan and process shipments using handheld devices.
• Follow designated delivery routes and schedules.
• Ensure all shipments are handled securely and with care.
• Maintain accurate delivery records and associated paperwork.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly.
• Adhere to all road traffic laws and company procedures.
• Support operational requirements by covering alternative routes when required.
• Work efficiently to meet operational and customer deadlines.

What We're Looking For

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to make sound decisions and work effectively under pressure.
• No experience needed, as full training will be given.
• Security training will be provided where required.

Physical Requirements

This role may involve:

• Frequent vehicle entry and exit throughout the day.
• Lifting, carrying, and moving parcels.
• Manual handling activities.
• Working to time-sensitive delivery schedules.

Driving Requirements

• Hold a valid Full UK Driving Licence.
• Be legally entitled to drive in the UK.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Due to the client's motor insurance requirements, applicants must meet the insurer's eligibility criteria, which currently include being aged 21 or over.
• Have no more than 6 live penalty points on their driving licence.
• Have no unspent major motoring convictions.
• Successfully complete any required driving licence, identity, reference, and background checks.

Security Screening Requirements

Due to the nature of this role, successful applicants may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include:

• Providing a 5-year employment, education and/or address history, together with supporting documentation where required.
• Providing a 5-year history check or equivalent documentation to meet regulatory and security requirements.
• Successfully completing a UK criminal record check, where required for the role.
• Providing proof of the right to work in the UK.
• Completing any required identity, reference, and security screening checks.

Contract Type

Temporary Assignment

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday
08:00am - Finish
1 Hour Unpaid Break
45 Hours Per Week

Start and finish times may vary depending on route requirements, traffic conditions, and business needs.

Pay Rates

• £14.73 per hour
• Overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours worked
• Additional £2.80 per hour for hours worked after 7:00pm
• Saturday Premium: Additional £1.22 per hour
• Sunday Premium: Additional £2.27 per hour

What We Offer

• Weekly pay.
• Pension scheme.
• Statutory holiday entitlement (pro rata).
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.
• Full training provided.
• No experience needed, as full training will be given.
• Security training where required.
• Opportunity to gain experience within a leading logistics operation.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.

Equal Opportunities

GR Employment Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Please note: Any offer of work will be subject to satisfactory right-to-work, identity, employment history, reference, driving licence, criminal record, and security screening checks where applicable.

GR Employment Ltd acts as an Employment Business for temporary assignments and an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment.