Courier Careers

WORK ENVIRONMENT:-

Being a courier, or dispatch rider, your duty will be to collect documents, packages and messages, and deliver them to customer. You will basically carry out the work in and around superior cities and towns, though you can do the job on cross-country deliveries.

Your everyday duties will include:

• accumulating the timetable of pick points and deliverance addresses from your warehouse
• signing for parcels that you choose up and get sign when giving them

• cataloging packages and setting up routes into order of dropping point
• discovering the quickest way to deliverance addresses
• maintaining paperwork and records of delivery advanced

You will normally ride a motorbike or drive a van, but in big cities you might perform your work as a bicycle courier.

QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:-

You don't require any qualification for becoming a courier, but employers have a tendency to search for a good mathematics and English skills, which you will require while handling important paperwork and for following directions.

You will require a advanced driving license for your vehicle and good driving records. If you need to work as a motorcycle courier, you should have your own motorbike.

A fundamental knowledge of vehicle maintenance can give you benefit when searching for work.

TRAINING DETAILS:-

Once after starting your work, you might be supported to finish with your NVQ in Carry and Deliver Goods (Level 2), which comprises units in:

• customer service
• safety and security
• carrying goods and materials
• setting up routes and delivery times

You can also complete NVQ in Customer Service.

Check the website of Skills for Logistics for additional information about turning into a courier and the related work-based qualification.

• Skills for Logistics

You can make an development in the occupation prospects by becoming the professional body member for this area of work. For all the information, give a visit to the Dispatch Association, the Institute of Courier or Institute of Courier website.

• National Courier Association
• Institute of Couriers
• Dispatch Association

SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE:-

• interested in cycling, driving and motorcycling
• capability of maintaining the expenses and delivery records
• ability to work in rigid timetable
• good in maths and English
• a reliable and honest attitude
• good knowledge of geography
• ability to work without supervision
• excellent communication skills
• outstanding driving skills and good sense of road
• capability of reading maps and planning routes
• a reasonable fitness level

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS:-

• Beginning salaries can be around £ 12,000 to 14,500 yearly.
• Skilled courier can take between £ 15,000 and £ 20,000 p.a.
• In London motorcycle couriers can make up to £ 23,000. Component of this will be taken by insurance, fuel and equipment costs.

Most companies give bonus for full attendance and/or delivering a certain number of items.

WORKING CONDITIONS:-

You will have to work for 41 to 48 hours (full-time) in a week. This might comprise weekends, evenings or shifts. Recreational work is frequently available.

As a bicycle or motorcycle courier, you will normally work in the cities center and nearby areas. If you work as a van courier, you might have to expend you time away from home, as various companies distribute their goods transversely the country.

DIFFERENT OPPORTUNITIES:-

Basically the employers comprise national and local delivery firms, copy-design shops, and any companies that give a delivery service.

You can work on the fixed wage, or work as a self-employed. Many chances for the couriers are in the chief towns and cities.

If you are skilled, you can turn into a depot controller or begin your work by starting your own courier service. You can also obtain the LGV driving with the appropriate training and license. Check for another opportunity like mail carrier supervisour job.

You might get the following helpful for the job vacancies:

• Transport Jobs Network
• Jobs in Transport
• Postal Services Commission
• Careers in Logistics

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