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DBS3 - ORSE - OWENS ROAD SERVICES - Delivery Driver (Self-Employed)

OWENS ROAD SERVICES
South Gloucestershire
1 month ago
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DBS3 - ORSE - OWENS ROAD SERVICES - Delivery Driver (Self-Employed)

Apply today and become our Delivery Associate. Standard base rate of pay 160.25 daily + up to 57 daily additional incentive payments. Self-employed driver positions with Owens Group delivering packages and great customer experiences. Were seeking reliable, hard-working and passionate people who can succeed in a fast-paced environment.


About Owens Group:


At Owens Group, we are extremely passionate about what we do. We have an outstanding fleet at our disposal whereby we deliver everything from raw materials to consumables and finished goods. Owens Group have been operating on one of the worlds largest ecommerce contracts since 2016. In that time, we've grown from a single site to now operating in six covering South Wales and South West England. Due to continued growth, we're currently looking for customer focused individuals willing to deliver to multiple home and business premises daily. Customer experience is key to us and we strive to leave our customers smiling. Experience isn't required as full induction and training will be provided.


Successful drivers always put safety first and care deeply about the customer!


What we are offering:


  • Daily payments of between 160.25 - 217.25
  • 25p per mile paid in addition to the daily payment
  • Typical working days are 9 hours
  • Weekly invoice payments every Friday
  • Easy and fast application process as no CV or delivery experience required
  • Full induction and twelve training days until youre on full routes2
  • Safe working conditions
  • Motivated and diverse team
  • 24/7 driver support hotline which helps you on the road
  • Advanced technology to navigate your routes efficiently and get delivery instructions from customers


Responsibilities:


  • Load pre-sorted routes onto your van and deliver packages by driving to the correct delivery address, parking safely, stepping in and out of the vehicle safely, locating the parcel in your van and completing the delivery following the correct delivery process.
  • Adhere to strict safety regulations on the road
  • Operate an electronic device for GPS routing and to manage the delivery process
  • Greet and interact with customers and the public with a professional and positive attitude


Requirements:


  • Able to lift and deliver packages (up to 23 kgs.)
  • The ability and will to be able to use the stairs to deliver packages
  • Independent problem solver with good communication skills
  • End of shift debriefing and completion of relevant paperwork
  • Must hold a valid full UK or EU driving licence
  • No more than 6 points on your licence or the following endorsements: Any CD, DD, DR or DG endorsement code as well as IN10, MS50, UT50 and TT99
  • Willing for the company to complete a Criminal Record check and Drug & Alcohol tests
  • Commercial (or work-related) driving experience is a plus but not required


Owens are committed to equal opportunities. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, ethnicity, national identity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability status.



Compensation details: 160.25 Hourly Wage





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