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Delivery Driver

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A delivery driver drives a van, light truck (a medium sized goods vehicle up to 7.5 tonnes in weight), car or scooter/moped delivering goods such as furniture, groceries, office equipment, medicines or takeaway food from one place to another. They are sometimes called couriers. The transportation of valuables or cash involves the use of a different type of vehicle (see the Security Officer or Guard job profile).

The Work

You could be:

Pay

The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:

Starting pay is often based on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) or the National Living Wage (NLW).

As of 1 April 2024 the National Minimum Wage is £8.60 an hour for workers aged 18 to 20. The National Living Wage for those aged 21 and over is £11.44 an hour. With experience, this can rise to around £12.00 an hour, or more. The hourly rate may vary depending on whether delivery targets are met.

Delivery drivers for some companies are self-employed, so earnings vary.

Conditions

Workforce Employment Status

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Getting In

Workforce Education Levels (UK)

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Job Outlook Scotland

Employment

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Job Outlook Scotland and UK

  Scotland
2024
22611
2.2 %
RISE
2029
23114
  United Kingdom
2024
305423
4.2 %
RISE
2029
318132

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What Does it Take?

You need to be:

You need to have:

Training

Getting On

Video

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Contacts

The following organisations may be able to provide further information.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Tel: 0300 200 1122
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency

The DVSA's aim is to promote road safety through improving driving standards, testing drivers, motorcyclists and driving instructors, maintaining the registers of Approved Driving Instructors and Large Goods Vehicle Instructors and supervising training for learner motorcyclists.

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