Delivery Driver / Courier - Van, Fuel & Insurance Included
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Position Overview & Specifications
EARN UP TO £624 PER WEEK (+ VAT, if registered)
*** FREE FUEL & INSURANCE / WEEKLY PAY / WEEKLY BONUSES ***
Forge Logistics are a veteran-owned Logistics Company - the first and largest of it's kind in Europe - and we want you to be part of our expanding team! We have exciting opportunities for hard-working delivery drivers. We offer FREE INSURANCE, FREE FUEL CARDS and no expensive, weekly van rental to pay. We simply charge £5 a day for the use of our vans. We also have weekend-only positions available.
What Are The Benefits?
- FREE Insurance
- FREE Fuel (Card Provided)
- FREE Uniform
- FREE on site parking
- 12 days FULLY paid training and FREE continuous training provided
- Use of a customised Ford Transit or Mercedes Sprinter van for parcel delivery only (van stays at depot overnight)
- Ability to set your working days according to your schedule
What Kind Of Driver Are We Looking For?
- Professional, Independent Contractors
- Motivated and Hardworking
- Reliable, Organised and Methodical
- Resilient and Adaptable
- Trustworthy, Open and Honest
- Team Contributor
What Does The Job Involve?
- Safe & responsible driving
- Loading parcels on to the van
- Following a pre-planned route, organised on a delivery app
- Parcel delivery around the North West
- Maximum parcel weight of 25kg
- some weekend work required (or you can choose to cover weekends if that suits your lifestyle)
What About The Pay?
- Weekly pay (paid 2 weeks in arrears)
- Basic Pay is £104 per shift
- Bonuses / Incentives (up to £27 a day bonus
Essential Criteria:
- Have no more than 6 points on your driving license (No DR, DG, IN, MS or TT related endorsements)
- Held a valid driving licence for at least 12 months
- Pass a drug and alcohol test
- Pass a criminal record check
- Self-employed status
- 21 years of age for insurance purposes
- Excellent customer service
- Have your own device (phone), battery pack, and phone holder
- Generally fit and healthy - the role is of a physical nature
- Good communication skills
- Can speak basic English
- Eye for detail
What Experience Do I Need?
- full and continuous training is provided
- driving: valid UK licence held for 1 year (essential)
- delivery driver: 1 year (preferred)
How Do I Apply?
- hit the apply button, send your CV, include a cover letter if you like
- you'll be contacted with dates for a recruitment session, simply confirm which you can attend
At Forge Logistics we value diversity and promote an equal opportunity working environment. Applicants will be considered for independent-contractor work without discrimination to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £624.00 per week
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Experience:
- multi-drop delivery driver: 1 year (preferred)
- driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK/EU manual driving licence held for at least 12 months (required)
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Delivery Driver / Courier - Van, Fuel & Insurance Included roles across Forge Logistics Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16 - £16 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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