Potential earnings
£36,568.01
Delivery drivers and couriers collect, transport and deliver goods using a range of vehicles, including bicycles and motor vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes in weight.
Main tasks
- Undertakes minor repairs and notifies supervisor of any mechanical faults.
- Maintains records of journey times, mileage and hours worked.
- Drives vehicle to destination in accordance with schedule.
- Assists with loading/unloading and obtains receipts from customers for goods collected/delivered.
- Drives vehicle from depot to loading/unloading point.
- Checks tyres, brakes, lights, oil, water and fuel levels and general condition of the vehicle.
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Salary and earnings
Average earnings
£24,374.49
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Skills & knowledge
The top 5 most important skills and knowledge requirements relevant to this career.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
What course level do I need to study?
The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.
Educational requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Source: Office for National Statistics.
| Level of study | Percentage achieved |
|---|---|
| Level 0 | 16% |
| Level 1 | 14% |
| Level 2 | 28% |
| Level 3 | 26% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 5% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 10% |
| Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 1% |
| Level 8 (Doctorate) | 1% |
Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.
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