Courier Driver (42)


Company:	GR Employment
Salary:	Pension
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newcastle, NE11 0JY
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	9 Jul 2026
Closing date:	3 Sept 2026

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Summary

GR Employment Ltd is recruiting for a Courier Driver on behalf of one of our customers in Newcastle, the Team Valley Trading Estate area.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily delivery and collection of shipments to and from customers. This role is essential in upholding the company’s values and ethos, delivering service with speed, passion, and a can-do attitude.

We’re looking for reliable and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking consistent work with a bit of flexibility built in.

Shift pattern:

Monday to Friday: 09:30 to 19:00 (45 hours per week)

30 minutes unpaid break

Hourly Rate: £14.73 per hour

Shift Premium: Extra £2.80 per hour after 7.00 pm

Saturday Premium: Extra £1.22 per hour

Sunday Premium: Extra £2.27 per hour

Job responsibilities:

As a Courier Driver, you will be measured on customer satisfaction and the successful completion of time-definite deliveries and collections. As a frontline representative of the company, you are expected to carry out all tasks with a strong customer-focused approach.

You must demonstrate excellent planning and organisational skills to effectively prioritise tasks and meet customer expectations. While you will be assigned a specific geographical route, flexibility is essential, as you may occasionally be required to cover alternative routes to support business needs.

You will also be responsible for scanning shipments and working quickly and efficiently to ensure warehouse deadlines are met. The role requires the ability to make sound decisions and perform effectively under pressure.

Job benefits:

Statutory holiday entitlement, pro rata

Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant

Weekly pay and pension scheme

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