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Delivery Drivers and Couriers
Delivery drivers and couriers collect, transport and deliver goods using a range of vehicles, including bicycles and motor vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes in weight.
view coursesAbout this Career
£25,989
Average salary
New workers start around £8,457.16. Normal pay is £25,989 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £38,443.34.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Undertakes minor repairs and notifies supervisor of any mechanical faults.
- Maintains records of journey times, mileage and hours worked.
- Drives vehicle to destination in accordance with schedule.
- Assists with loading/unloading and obtains receipts from customers for goods collected/delivered.
- Drives vehicle from depot to loading/unloading point.
- Checks tyres, brakes, lights, oil, water and fuel levels and general condition of the vehicle.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
Reading Comprehension
51
Learning Strategies
48
Critical Thinking
47
Active Learning
45
Monitoring
44
Active Listening
36
Speaking
31
Writing
30
Mathematics
26
Science
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