Delivery Driver

About us

Alkaia is a growing courier business working in partnership with the largest online retailer to deliver the best last mile experience to its customers.

We work very hard at making sure that customers are left satisfied and drivers we engage are happy.

At Alkaia we reward hard work, reliability and good behaviour. Above all, there is always room for progression for the right candidate.

Job description

We are actively and continuously looking for self-employed delivery drivers to help deliver smiles to Amazon customers in Essex and Suffolk.

Areas we currently cover include; Felixstow, Ipswich, Sudbury, and Surrounding areas.

Duties

Loading the delivery vehicle from a staging area
Delivering to residential locations
Delivering to commercial locations
Returning vans back to station upon completion

Requirements:

Have the right to work in the UK
Hold a current full UK or EU driving licence
Have no more than 6 penalty points on current Driving Licence
Be required to complete and pass a basic criminal record or DBS check (cost covered by us)
Be responsible for own transportation to and from the Ipswich Depot

Provide own safety shoes

Drive a van safely

Benefits:

Earning potential between £640.00 - £768.00 per week working 5-6 days/week including any weekly performance bonus

Vans provided at no extra cost
Fuel cards provided for every van at no extra cost

5/6 working day/week full time or 2-3 days/week part time.

Pre-planned daily local routes- Arrive at the station, load van and deliver.
2 days paid classroom driver training, 2 days paid Ride Along with an experienced driver, further 8 days paid on road training. There is always support at hand when you need it.

Weekly rota (choose your own days)
Constant work available for those that want it
Multi-Drop delivery driver experience preferred but not essential as full training is provided
Flexible Schedule: Full-time and Weekends
On-site Parking

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 18 per week

Salary: £640.00-£768.00 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
All vans are supplied with hand sanitiser, face masks and anti-bacteria wipes. These can also be found all around the warehouse.

Experience:

• Driving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• UK/EU Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person