Self employed courier / owner driver
hace 28 días
Edinburgh
\n Overview \n \n Thistle Couriers LTD is looking for motivated self-employed couriers who have their own van and Hire Reward Insurance to provide collection and delivery services across a variety of industries and locations through the UK. \n This is NOT Multi-Drop work. \n \n Duties \n \n • Safely operate your own van vehicle to deliver items to various destinations locally and Nationally\n, • Plan efficient routes to maximize productivity and meet delivery deadlines\n, • Handle packages with care, including heavy lifting and secure loading/unloading at warehouses or delivery points\n, • Communicate clearly with customers upon delivery, providing excellent service and resolving any issues professionally\n, • Maintain accurate records of deliveries, including signatures, timestamps, and any delivery exceptions\n, • Conduct routine vehicle checks to ensure safety and compliance with road regulations\n, • Follow all traffic laws and safety procedures to ensure safe transportation at all times\n \n \n Skills \n \n • Proven experience as a delivery driver or courier, with a strong understanding of commercial driving practices\n, • Valid driver’s license suitable for operating a van.\n, • Ability to perform lifting and manual handling of packages efficiently and safely\n, • Excellent communication skills to interact confidently with customers and team members\n, • Familiarity with loading/unloading goods\n, • Strong organizational skills for route planning and time management\n, • Knowledge of local roads, traffic patterns, and navigation tools to optimize delivery\n \n \n Must have \n \n • Valad UK Driving licence \n, • Own Van\n, • Hire Reward Insurance \n \n \n