Transport & Logistics Courier & Postal Driver Ipswich, Suffolk Up to £13.01 / hour

Posted 11 hours 23 minutes ago by Schools Choice

£1,301 Hourly
Permanent
Part Time
Other
Suffolk, Ipswich, United Kingdom, IP1 1
Job Description

Are you passionate about delivering excellent service, working independently, and supporting local community services? Vertas is looking fora Courier/Postal Driver to join our team based atGipping Court, Ipswich (IP1 2EB). Who are Vertas? Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of services including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. You'll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising the health, safety and wellbeing of our colleagues.

About the Role

Based at Gipping Court, Ipswich. IP1 2EB you will be working on a 0 hour contract to cover sickness and annual leave. You will pick up your vehicle from Gipping Court and return it there at the end of your shift. All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references. In addition, due to the nature of the role the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure will be undertaken.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Preparing, delivering and collecting post from schools and other locations
  • Transporting library books to and from libraries across Suffolk
  • Occasionally moving light furniture (such as chairs and tables)
  • Driving a large van to complete a daily route
  • Working independently to manage your time and route efficiently
  • Engaging positively with library personnel and colleagues
  • Ensuring accurate delivery using a PDA system
  • Following correct procedures to ensure safety and excellent service
Who are we looking for?
  • Full manual driving licence(clean licence preferred)
  • Experience drivinglarge vans
  • Ideally previous delivery driver/courier experience
  • Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
  • Friendly, approachable and confident communicating with library staff
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Able to work independently and responsibly
  • Reliable and committed to high standards
  • The right to work in the UK
What You'll Bring
  • A passion for customer service
  • Ability to work solo and manage your own workload
  • A proactive attitude and pride in representing Vertas