Self Employed Courier Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
*** NIGHT SHIFT - Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights ***
Immediate start
We are currently looking for a self employed driver to drive one of our company vehicles.
Working Hours: Night shifts
- Friday to Sunday Nights 10:30pm-7am
As a self employed Van Driver you will be driving one of our Long Wheel Based vans
The role will require you to carry out two depot to depot deliveries over night on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Bradford to Sheffield to London.
What we are looking for:
- Exceptional Communication & Customer Service Skills
- Positive can do attitude
- Dedication and Commitment
- Flexible, friendly and enthusiastic attitude.
- Ability to work under your own initiative and as part of a team
- Attention to detail, ensuring deliveries are completed with the correct processes
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Must be reliable and offer flexibility to the service demands
- Able to follow instructions
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritize
- Ability to maintain a high level of respect and good manners and present a high level of professionalism
This role will involve:
- Complete depot to depot deliveries
- Sorting, Loading and Unloading of your vehicle
- Heavy lifting may be involved
- Complete daily vehicle safety checks and report mechanical or electrical issues
- Prioritise workload to ensure time commitments are met.
- Ensure correct completion of paperwork
- Comply with customer site health and safety procedures and observe delivery site speed limits
- Ensure all paperwork is signed and dated by customer
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy Vehicle
- Observe the highway code and all notified speed limits
- Safe Driving: Adhere to all safety regulations on the road
Requirements:
- Full UK Driving Licence held for a minimum of 2 Years
- Maximum of 6 points with no active IN, DR, DD, TT or CD codes
- Experience in driving long wheel base vans (preferred).
- Experience in courier work is preferred but not essential.
- Have good spoken and written English
- Able to commute to a from the delivery station located in Bradford.
Job Type: Self Employed role
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £85.00-£115.00 per day
Schedule:
- Night shift
Experience:
- Delivery driver experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Application deadline: 13/03/2023
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 Courier Driver roles across Express Courier Solutions Ltd'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 £11 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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