Pick-Up & Delivery Driver (3.5T)

Position: Pick-Up & Delivery Driver (3.5T) Contract Type: Self-Employed Depot Location: E-Drive Logistics [York] YO42 1NS Route Locations: East Yorkshire Coast - Scarborough, Filey, Bridlington Shift: Days [approx. 07:30-17:00] Salary: starting £28,980 plus OT and incentive opportunities Summary: We are pleased to offer vacancies for PUD Drivers to work with our team at York. Positions available are Monday to Friday, with optional overtime on Saturdays, delivering a mixture of freight, parcels and mail along the East Yorkshire coast. Ideal candidates would be local to this area as there may be no requirement to return on a daily basis provided the route is completed. Where we provide a vehicle, insurances and fuel card [at no cost], drivers can expect to earn £115 per day based on 80-100 stops / 9 hour route, and have the opportunity to earn more by taking on additional work. Where applicants supply their own van, they can expect to earn an average stop rate of £2.05 per successful collection or delivery (variable based on postcode, consignment size, and weight). Drivers are welcome to arrive on site to load in their designated bay from 07:30am. Where possible, we aim to keep drivers on the same route every day in order to develop a good working relationship with our regular customers. We're a family run business that takes great pride in our drivers, fleet, and class leading service. We are looking for passionate people who are able to champion our values and join us on our long term journey to growth. If you feel this position may be of interest, the full job description is available below. You can also email me direct with any questions - jordan.robinson@e-driveltd.co.uk Thank you. About Us: E-Drive Logistics is an established parcel & freight carrier specialising in time-critical transport, and national mail collection & delivery on behalf of our partners. As we continue to expand, we're looking for professional and reliable self-employed drivers to work alongside our team. About the Role: Our Pick-Up & Delivery (PUD) drivers truly are the ‘face’ of our company, committed to delivering outstanding customer experiences and market leading service while championing our values in every interaction. We're trusted to get our customer's freight to its destination on time, every time – around the corner or across the globe, and we pride ourselves on delivering market leading service for our clients. Your Responsibilities: - Complete appropriate vehicle safety checks in line with DVSA standards for commercial vehicles - Load your vehicle and restrain your load correctly each day - Deliver and pick-up consignments from local business, typically between 80 and 100 stops - Deliver to service, following company procedure to ensure the safe and secure delivery of consignments without damage Experience Required: - Full manual UK Driving Licence – please note we do not accept licence endorsements for driving positions - Proof of previous employment (up to 5 years) and valid DBS certificate - A safety focused attitude with an understanding of our chain of responsibility - Reliability with a can-do attitude and the willingness to go above and beyond for our customers - A level of physical fitness allowing for this position that includes heavy lifting and manual handling Although previous experience of a role in this sector is advantageous, we are happy to provide on the job training and support to applicants who can show a level of enthusiasm and determination for the industry. The Benefits: As we honour innovation, integrity and commitment within our teams, we have many formal policies and programs to bring out the best in our teams. These include; - Generous bonus and overtime schemes for new starters - Full, free, on-the-job training and ongoing support with excellent career development opportunities - Market competitive stop and day rates - Flexible working schedules - A positive working culture - Free on-site parking facilities - Free uniform and safety equipment As a self-employed PUD driver with us, your earnings are uncapped - Revenue is based either on the number of delivery and collection stops completed, or the number of days you chose to work. Our operation runs seven days a week across sites, and we are able to provide as much or as little work to suit. - Day rate where the vehicle, insurances and fuel card is supplied by the company is currently £115 per day / £2415 per month based on 21 working days. - Average stop rate for owner drivers [variable by postcode, con size and weight] is £2.05 per stop / £3875 per month based on 21 working days at 90 stops per day. We are a small, supportive team and pride ourselves on our high performance, high integrity culture. If this position and our working environment sound like the right fit for you, please apply today. We look forward to meeting you! Job no: 72/2601 Apply using the form below or alternatively send your contact information to: jordan.robinson@e-driveltd.co.uk Please include the job reference number in the subject bar. Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 12 months Pay: £115.00-£265.00 per day Benefits: Additional leaveCompany eventsFree or subsidised travelFree parkingOn-site parkingReferral programmeApplication question(s): Why do you believe you are a good fit for our company and this position?Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred)Experience: driving: 2 years (preferred)Licence/Certification: Full UK Manual Licence (required)Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)Work Location: On the road