Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship
Courier Opportunities
Courier
Couriers collect packages, documents and messages, and deliver them to customers.
Salary
£14,500 Starter - £40,000 Experienced
Typical hours
37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)
What it takes
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- the ability to work on your own
- the ability to organise your time and workload
- patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- the ability to work well with others
- customer service skills
- excellent verbal communication skills
- knowledge of transport methods, costs and benefits
- to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Restrictions and Requirements
You'll need to have a full driving licence. You'll need a licence for the type of vehicle you'll be driving and a good driving record. Your employer may supply you with a delivery van, but if you're self-employed you'll need your own vehicle. You'll use your own motorbike if you want to work as a motorcycle courier.
How to become Courier
You can get into this job through
Apprenticeship
You could get into this job through a Level 2 apprenticeship for express delivery operatives. You'll usually need some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent.Direct Application
You can apply directly for jobs. You'll need driving experience, English and maths skills, and a good knowledge of your local area. Experience in storage or warehousing can be useful. A basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance could help you when looking for work.What you’ll do
Day-to-day tasks
Your day-to-day duties may include: c
- collecting the schedule of pick-up points and delivery addresses from your depot
- planning routes and sorting packages into order
- finding the quickest route to delivery addresses
- signing for packages that you pick up and getting signatures when delivering them
- keeping paperwork and delivery records up-to-date
Working environment
You could work from a vehicle. Your working environment may be physically demanding and you may spend nights away from home.Similar occupations
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