Delivery Driver

Position overview

Delivery and logistics duties

• Collect and verify orders against delivery documents and schedules; load, secure, transport, and unload goods safely.
• Deliver to customers, branches, offices, warehouses, construction sites, and other assigned locations; plan efficient routes and use navigation tools.
• Meet agreed timeframes, communicate delays, obtain proof of delivery, and handle payments or receipts where applicable.
• Maintain delivery, mileage, fuel, and vehicle records; communicate professionally with customers and escalate unresolved concerns.
• Report missing, damaged, incorrect, rejected, or returned goods; collect returns and coordinate with warehouse and dispatch teams.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle condition, follow traffic and safety requirements, and promptly report breakdowns, accidents, theft, or emergencies.
• Observe special handling, temperature, security, and storage requirements where applicable; support loading, stock movement, and other logistics tasks as needed.

Requirements

• A valid driving licence appropriate for the assigned vehicle category is required.
• A clean or acceptable driving record and strong safe and defensive driving practices are expected.
• Good knowledge of local roads, routes, traffic conditions, and navigation systems is required.
• Candidates should be able to follow schedules and documentation accurately, handle goods physically when needed, and manage changing priorities.
• Professional customer-service and communication skills, reliability, punctuality, independence, and attention to detail are expected.
• Basic computer or smartphone skills for delivery applications, digital documentation, communication, and reporting are expected.
• Secondary school education, a certificate, or a diploma is preferred; previous related driving experience is preferred.
• Vehicle inspection knowledge, specialized-goods experience, and willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, overtime, or extended hours are noted in the posting.

Useful skills and experience

• GPS, Google Maps, delivery applications, and logistics management systems are mentioned.
• Basic vehicle checks include tyres, brakes, lights, fluids, fuel, and safety equipment.
• Experience with fragile, high-value, refrigerated, food, medical, or specialized goods is an advantage depending on industry.

Work context

• The role involves travel among delivery locations and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.