Aka The Recruitment Specialists

Temporary Delivery Driver - West Yorkshire

Aka The Recruitment Specialists  •  £13/hr  •  Wakefield, GB (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

Temporary Delivery Driver

Position: Temporary Delivery Driver

Employment Type: Temporary/Seasonal

Location: West Yorkshire (Wakefield/Leeds)

Key Skills Required: Multidrop Deliveries, Customer Service Excellence

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable, customer-focused Temporary Delivery Driver to join our dynamic logistics team. This position is ideal for an experienced driver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional service to our valued customers. As a Temporary Delivery Driver, you will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of goods across multiple locations throughout your designated route, ensuring that every customer interaction reflects our commitment to excellence.

Working hours would cover 40 hours per week, with 1 in 2 Saturday mornings also involved. This is temporary cover for Holidays, volume and sickness therefore flexibility is a must! Hourly rate starts at £12.71 per hour

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute efficient multidrop delivery routes, completing between 25-40 stops per day depending on route density and package volume
  • Load and organise delivery vehicle at the start of each shift, ensuring packages are arranged for optimal route efficiency
  • Accurately scan and process all packages using handheld devices or mobile applications at each delivery point
  • Navigate assigned delivery routes using GPS systems and route planning software to maximise efficiency and minimize fuel consumption
  • Adapt to route changes and additional deliveries as required throughout the working day
  • Safely handle packages of varying sizes and weights, following proper lifting techniques to prevent injury
  • Ensure all deliveries are completed within designated time windows and service level agreements
  • Maintain accurate delivery records and obtain proof of delivery signatures or photographs as required
Aka The Recruitment Specialists

About Aka The Recruitment Specialists

aka Recruitment has been successfully placing candidates in permanent positions since 2001 (and don’t plan on stopping anytime soon!)

We recruit for all roles within the Commercial sector – including: Administration, Accounts, Marketing, Customer Services, Field Sales, Business Development, Telesales and Management positions. Our other area of expertise is within the Motor Trade – including Dealer Principal, Management, Sales, Service, Parts, Technicians, Body-shop, and all Motor Administration positions.

We recruit for PERMANENT, full or part-time vacancies, and our fabulous team has a combined expertise in recruitment of over 30 years. Each member of our team is equally involved in the business process, and in the day to day running of the business. As a team, we interview candidates; introduce them to you if their skills and experience match the work role you are looking to fill, and arrange the interview schedules on your behalf – therefore taking from you the burden of advertising, assessing c.v.’s and initial interviewing. This enables you to spend your time more productively.

Our commitment to consistently delivering a quality service both to our clients and our candidates has established us as a leading service provider, with a major part of our success being due to our unique personal approach which is welcomed by local employers and candidates alike.

Contact 01924 495 066 to submit a job

Visit our website www.akarecruitment.co.uk to view our vacancies or find out more about us

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Wakefield, GB
Year Founded
2000
Website
akarecruitment.co.uk
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