Courier driver
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">GI Group are currently recruiting Courier Drivers for our internationally known client in Southampton.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are looking for Courier Drivers to work on an ongoing basis:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Tuesday to Friday</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Start time: usually around 09:00am (could be earlier during peak depending on workload)</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">£14.24 per hour*</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Shift length: 10-12 hours depending on workload*Please note: pay rate is PAYE and includes advanced holiday pay.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Duties will include:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Deliveries and collections</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">10-15 stops in one area (could be up to 20 stops during peak)</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Loading and unloading (palletised freight)</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Manual handling involved, so drivers must be fit to lift as loads can be heavy</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Prioritising workload to ensure time commitments are met</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">What You'll Need as a Courier Driver:</p>
<ul class="list-unstyled job-desc-list mb-3">
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A valid UK, in-date Category B (car) license</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Minimum 1 year of van driving experience</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>No more than 6 SP penalty points accepted (no BA/CD/CU/DR/IN endorsements)</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Able to provide 5 years of work / education history for security clearance</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>DBS check required (can be provided but may take up to two weeks)</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Excellent communication skills and attention to detail</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good customer service skills and a safety-focused approach</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">To apply:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Please call our office on (phone number removed) or email .</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 30 Sep 2026
- Location: Southampton, Hampshire
- Employment Type: Temporary
- Category: Distribution
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