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What it Takes: 5 Essential Delivery Driver Skills

If you’re thinking about becoming a delivery driver, you might be wondering what it takes to succeed. In this blog, we’ll cover the key skills you need, what a typical day looks like, and how to apply. Let’s get started.

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What skills do you need to be a delivery driver?

At Driver Express, we value hard-working employees who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service. But that’s not all.

  1. Excellent time management. Your reliability and good time management keeps things running smoothly as you deliver packages within your community.
  2. Passion for driving. While not essential, appreciating your time on the road can make the job more enjoyable. With most of your day spent driving, having a genuine passion for driving will not only make your job more satisfying but also keep you motivated.
  3. Good communication skills. When you’re not driving, you’ll likely be interacting with customers, dispatchers, and team members – and being friendly, professional and clear makes all the difference.
  4. Independent problem-solving skills. Delivering packages isn’t always straightforward – roadblocks, traffic jams and hard-to-find addresses can stand in your way. So, you’ll need to be able to think fast and find solutions to delivery schedules.
  5. Physical stamina. Delivery driving can be a physically demanding job. You need to be able to carry, load and unload parcels weighing up to 23 kg and navigate stairs.

Delivery driver job responsibilities

Every day as a delivery driver can be an adventure on the road. Many of our drivers enjoy the peace and quiet of their van or listening to their favourite podcast.

From loading up your van to making timely deliveries, you’ll play a key role in keeping things moving smoothly. It’s more than just driving – you’ll provide great customer service by greeting and interacting with customers, put yours and the safety of others first by adhering to all road safety regulations, get to know your community and use the latest tech to navigate your route and track deliveries.

Read more about what a delivery driver’s day looks like and how much delivery drivers earn here.

Why join Driver Express?

Motivated and diverse team

Predefined routes and presorted packages. So, once you've done your safety checks and loaded up, you can simply head off and drive.

Up to 5-day work week + weekend’s can be included

Safe working conditions

Easy and fast application process

Daily interactions with your community

Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

  • Have a full and valid UK or EU manual driving licence (up to 6 points, but no active offences for careless driving, drink driving, or totting up).
  • Pass a criminal background check.
  • Pass a drug and alcohol test.
  • If you’re using one of our vans, it stays at the station overnight, so you’ll need to commute to and from the station.
  • Be at least 18 years old.

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, join Driver Express and start your journey today.

How to apply for delivery driver roles

Go to our application page and search for quality delivery driver roles in your area – or see what’s available in another location.

Complete a brief application form, including your details and availability and upload a CV if you have one. This takes around 30 seconds.

We’re excited to have you on-board! Apply now.

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