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Position: Pick-Up & Delivery Driver (3.5T)
Contract Type: Self-Employed
Depot Location: York
Route Location: Scarborough, Filey, Bridlington
Shift: Days Monday – Friday [approx. 07:00-17:00]

Salary: starting £28,600, up to £31,200
 

About Us:
E-Drive Logistics is an established parcel & freight carrier specialising in time-critical transport, and national mail collection & delivery on behalf of our partners.
 

As we expand into new areas, we're looking for professional and reliable self-employed drivers to work alongside our team.
 

About the Role:
Our Pick-Up & Delivery (PUD) drivers truly are the ‘face’ of our company, committed to delivering outstanding customer experiences and market leading service while championing our values in every interaction.
 

We're trusted to get our customer's freight to its destination on time, every time – around the corner or across the globe, and we pride ourselves on delivering market leading service for our clients.
 

Your Responsibilities:
- Complete appropriate vehicle safety checks in line with DVSA standards for commercial vehicles
- Load your vehicle and restrain your load correctly each day
- Deliver and pick-up consignments from local business, typically between 80 and 100 stops
- Deliver to service, following company procedure to ensure the safe and secure delivery of consignments without damage
 

Experience Required:
- Full manual UK Driving Licence – please note we do not accept licence endorsements for driving positions
- Proof of previous employment (up to 5 years) and valid DBS certificate
- A safety focused attitude with an understanding of our chain of responsibility
- Reliability with a can-do attitude and the willingness to go above and beyond for our customers
- A level of physical fitness allowing for this position that includes heavy lifting and manual handling
 

Although previous experience of a role in this sector is advantageous, we are happy to provide on the job training and support to applicants who can show a level of enthusiasm and determination for the industry.
 

The Benefits:
As we honour innovation, integrity and commitment within our teams, we have many formal policies and programs to bring out the best in our teams.

These include;

- Generous bonus and overtime schemes for new starters
- Full, free, on-the-job training and ongoing support with excellent career development opportunities
- Market competitive stop and day rates
- Flexible working schedules
- A positive working culture
- Free on-site parking facilities
- Free uniform and safety equipment

As a self-employed PUD driver with us, your earnings are uncapped - Revenue is based either on the number of delivery and collection stops completed, or the number of days you chose to work. Our operation runs seven days a week across sites, and we are able to provide as much or as little work to suit.

- Average day rate where the vehicle, insurances and fuel card is supplied by the company is currently £110 per day [£2310 per month] based on a 9 hour route.

- Average stop rate [variable by postcode, con size and weight] is £2.05 per stop [£3400 per month].

We are a small, supportive team and pride ourselves on our high performance, high integrity culture. If this position and our working environment sound like the right fit for you, please apply today.


We look forward to meeting you!

Job no: 72/2501

Apply using the form below or alternatively send your contact information to:
hr@e-driveltd.co.uk
Please include the job reference number in the subject bar.

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