Courier

Here at DHL Express UK, we are an employer of choice, a recognised Top Employer and specialists in providing Excellence, Simply Delivered. You could join our team of over 4000 employees dedicating themselves in Connecting People and Changing Lives through express delivery of parcels and international shipments from some of the best loved and most widely recognised brands across the globe.

DHL Express UK is part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group – the world’s most international company. We operate in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, enabling us to provide exceptional national and international career development opportunities. Within DHL Express’s pursuit to be The Logistics Company of the World we engage in a number of initiatives such as – Go Teach, Go Green and Go Help.

Certified International Specialists

From Operations to Sales, Customer Services and Corporate Functions our mission remains the same, to provide Excellence. Simply Delivered to achieve this our Certified International Specialist programme builds a common culture and provides the specialised knowledge our employees need to do their job competently and confidently.

Our Values

Our values and culture are DHL Express UK are an extremely important aspect of our business. We embody our culture in three core attributes;

Head: Being Results Orientated & Leveraging Strengths

Heart: Providing Purpose & Having and Creating Trust

Guts: Being Positive about Challenge, Uncertainty and Change & Focussing on Clear Priorities

In addition to ‘Head, Heart and Guts’. We promote an open and honest feedback culture based on Results & Respect, whereby our employees respect one another, embrace diversity and inclusion and drive employee engagement, every day and everywhere whilst never compromising on integrity and compliance.

Do you want to be part of a company that connects millions of people worldwide? Do you have the drive to make a difference? Click Apply Now!

Tasks and Responsibilities

Shift Times:
Monday – Friday

0730 – 1730

As the face of the Company a DHL Courier is responsible for the daily delivery and collection of shipments to and from our customers, enhancing the customer experience at every stage.

The Courier role is key to ensuring that the company principles and ethos are demonstrated at all times, ensuring that the service provided to customers is delivered with speed, passion and a can-do attitude. You will be expected to achieve excellent customer service which requires flexibility, the ability to work under pressure and establish new relationships quickly and effectively.

Accurately record working and driving hours to comply with road transport regulation

Complete daily safety checks, safe loading / securing load of vehicle, maintenance, legislative / regulations and adherence to company driving standards (including tachograph vehicles)

Scanning and working quickly and efficiently to ensure warehouse deadlines are met

Complete multiple deliveries and collections of shipments of a variety of shapes, sizes and weights

Maintain a high level of attention to detail

Check for ‘cash on delivery’ packages and ensure all monies are collected

Identifying and communicate sales opportunities, business at risk, competitor activity, and support new and existing customers

Safety and Security

Adhere to country laws/regulations and company procedures/ standards in regard to Safety and Security

Adhere to customs / import / export procedures as applicable

Ensure any potential security breaches or concerns are brought to the attention of supervisor/manager without delay

There may be a requirement to undertake a Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) in relation to certain duties and procedures

Our Promise to You – Benefits

Competitive salary

Eligibility to participate in performance related bonus schemes

Generous holiday entitlement increasing with years completed service

Company pension scheme with excellent contribution rates

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity pay

Generous company sick pay

A competitive package of voluntary benefits including retail, entertainment, gym membership discounts, cash dental plans and more

Discounted Health Assessments

Access to professional employee assistance, wellbeing programme and qualified mental health first aiders

Excellent training and development opportunities with a strong focus on internal promotion

Your Profile – Skill sets and Attributes

Strong geographical knowledge and route planning skills

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Knowledge and understanding of Dangerous Goods (preferred)

Able to undertake physical demands of the role

Full UK driving license

C1, 7.5 ton License (preferred)

Possession of, or would be prepared to obtain, a digital tachograph card

Experience in a multi drop courier role (advantageous)

Experience in a frontline, customer facing role

Professional driving experience (preferred)

What’s Next?

Apply now and upload your CV online.

If your CV has been shortlisted one of our Recruitment & Talent Advisor’s will contact you within 5-10 days to discuss further details.

Please note: Due to the nature of our business we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants once offered employment to provide a full 5 year employment history. Additional to this we are required to carry out a Criminal Record check.

Add CTC check if this is required

Add more specifics about interview process if required (ie assessment centre etc)

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