What the job involves
- Loading your van and planning the route
- Delivering parcels and goods, often with a handheld device
- Getting signatures or photos as proof of delivery
- Daily vehicle checks
What employers look for
- A full driving licence that covers the vehicle
- Good timekeeping and a clean driving record
- Friendly with customers
In Great Britain, if you passed your car test on or after 1 January 1997, a category B licence lets you drive vehicles up to 3,500kg maximum authorised mass, which covers most vans. Licence categories are different in Northern Ireland (GOV.UK: driving licence categories).
How to stand out
How to apply: use the job's Apply button to go to the employer's own application page. What the employer sees and how decisions are made.
In your application or screening conversation:
- Say how long you have held your licence and any points
- Mention any multi-drop or courier experience
- Say which areas you know well