Backshift Delivery Driver - Aberdeen

b-spokes Deliveries; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

Role: Delivery Service Partner/Delivery Driver - Multi Drop - Self-Employed

Team: Cover

Start: ASAP

Work Patterns: Monday to Saturday

Hours: Circa 1pm until 9pm

Depot Location: AB12, delivering to Aberdeen/Shire

Contract Term: Indefinite

Average Earnings: Experienced drivers can earn up to £170 per day (£1,020 per week)

Overview

The Backshift Cover Driver is a flexible, highly adaptable team member who primarily provides coverage for high-volume shifts, as well as covering for sickness and absences. This role requires the driver to be cross-trained on all client accounts, ensuring a broad knowledge base that allows them to step in seamlessly wherever needed. This role is full time, 6 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Shift Coverage: Primarily responsible for covering evening and late shifts to support high-demand periods. Will fill in for absences due to sickness or leave, often on short notice.
2. Client Account Flexibility: Trained to handle a range of client accounts, allowing for smooth transitions across different delivery or logistical needs and reducing potential downtime for the team.
3. High-Volume Handling: Skilled in managing larger workloads and adapting to increased demands, especially during peak times or when team capacity is reduced.
4. Operational Coordination: Works closely with dispatch and scheduling teams to ensure efficient route coverage, and communicates any challenges that could impact delivery timelines.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Adaptability: Able to quickly adapt to different routes, procedures, and client-specific requirements.
• Reliability: Highly dependable, especially critical for last-minute shift coverage.
• Client-Focused: Provides a high level of service across all accounts, maintaining consistency regardless of which client they are covering for.
• Cross-Training Commitment: Willingness to continuously update skills across accounts to stay aligned with client needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have multi-drop delivery experience
• Valid UK, European, or International Manual license.
• Over 21, 12+ months UK driving, max 6 penalty points.
• Live within 30 minutes from one of our several depots.
• Must be entitled to work in the UK.
• International students who can't work self-employed are unfortunately ineligible.
• Other requirements may vary based on individual circumstances and our clients' compliance.

Why Join Us?

Earn competitive compensation for each parcel delivered or collected, or per drop, and benefit from highly subsidised van hire rates, up to 150% cheaper than competitors. We also offer competitive daily rates. With flexible start dates and exclusive routes tailored to you, enjoy consistent, multi-drop routes within local delivery areas. Receive thorough training and continuous support, working efficiently with optimised routes designed for maximum productivity. Get paid reliably on a monthly basis directly to your bank account, while securing long-term opportunities for sustained professional growth. Increase your income over time with additional delivery rounds and benefit from our internal promotion system, underscored by a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

About Us

b-spokes is one of the largest independent delivery companies headquartered in the UK, specialising in last-mile deliveries across Scotland and the North of England. Our strategic partnerships extend to national and international brands. With a network spanning multiple managed operational sites, a comprehensive fleet of over 300+ vans, and a consistent delivery volume of 30,000 parcels per day, b-spokes is established as the go-to delivery service partner in the UK.

Since our inception in 2009, b-spokes has been unwaveringly dedicated to fostering a corporate relaxed culture characterised by integrity, diligence, and mutual respect. Our commitment to excellence is reflected not only in our operational efficiency but also in our conscientious approach to environmental sustainability.

Our core values serve as the driving force behind every aspect of our operations. They are the cornerstone of our commitment to solidifying our reputation as the preferred employer and last-mile delivery experts within the industry.

At b-spokes, we embrace diversity in all its forms. We value the unique perspectives and contributions of individuals from ethnic and minority backgrounds, as well as those with military experience, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of all gender identities. We believe that our differences make us stronger as a team and enable us to better serve our diverse customer base. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

Proud Bronze Award Recipient – Armed Forces Covenant

We are honored to have been awarded the Bronze Medal from the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting the armed forces community. In addition, we welcome applications from veterans, reservists, their families, as well as those from the NHS and Fire Service. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values the diverse skills and experiences these individuals bring.