Delivery Driver
Collect and transport a range of items to their destination.
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- What's it like to be a Delivery Driver?
- How to become a Delivery Driver
- Latest Delivery Driver jobs
- Top skills and experience for Delivery Drivers
- Is Delivery Driver the right role for you?
- Delivery Driver role reviews
What's it like to be a Delivery Driver?
Delivery Drivers operate vehicles such as cars, vans, trucks and motorcycles to collect goods and transport them to their destination. Delivery Drivers may pick up and deliver a range of items including food, furniture, white goods and equipment.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Ensuring deliveries are received on time and in optimal condition.
- Offering exceptional customer service at all times.
- Completing all delivery related paperwork, e.g manifests, POD's etc
- Multi-drop deliveries and pick-ups.
- Manually loading/unloading products.
- Ensuring driving style is at all times law abiding and professional.
How to become a Delivery Driver
Formal qualifications are not usually required to become a Delivery Driver in Australia, as on-the-job training is generally provided. However, if you wish to drive heavy vehicles you’ll need to ensure you have the appropriate drivers licence.
- Decide what kind of deliveries you want to make and the sort of vehicle you want to drive. Explore opportunities to become a Delivery Driver through a traineeship. While entry requirements vary, employers usually require that you have successfully completed of Year 10.
- If you want to upgrade to drive Light Rigid (LR), Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR) vehicles, you may need to attend a heavy vehicle driving school and sit an assessment.
- To gain experience in the industry and to boost your resume, you can also volunteer as a driver.
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Find out how your salary compares with the average salary for Delivery Drivers.Latest Delivery Driver jobs on SEEK
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Delivery Driver employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Cleaning
Neat Personal Presentation
Customer Service
Forklift Licence
Multi Drop Delivery
Hygienic
Drivers Licence
Punctual
Australian MR Licence
Car Driving
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Latest Delivery Driver reviews
Sep 2024
My experience as a Delivery Driver has been a mix of independence and flexibility, balanced by the challenges of managing traffic, time pressures, and vehicle maintenance.
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationCall Centre & Customer Service
The good thingsEnjoyable Aspects:
One of the most enjoyable aspects of my role is the freedom and flexibility it provides. Being able to manage my own schedule allows for a good work-life balance, which is crucial t...
The challengesWhat I Don’t Like:
One of the main downsides of my role is dealing with traffic, which can be frustrating and unpredictable, especially during peak hours or in high-traffic areas. This often affects m...
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May 2024
It's a fulfilling profession. Your customers often appreciate your timely service and friendly demeanour.
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsIf you're passionate about being a delivery driver, it's an incredibly fulfilling profession. Your customers often appreciate your timely service and friendly demeanour, and they'll remember and recog...
The challengesDisorganisation, bad weather conditions make the job harder, and rude people.
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