Delivery Operatives
Delivery operatives load and unload goods from removal vans and delivery vehicles, convey household and office furniture, goods, equipment or other items, accompany drivers of road vehicles, and perform other elementary goods handling tasks.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£21154
New workers start around £10989. Normal pay is £21154 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £30634.
Jobs
623
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Accompanies driver on journey and assists with manoeuvres and to load and unload vehicle.
- Dismantles and packages items for transport if necessary.
- Takes receipt of goods from customers and maintains and accurate record of deliveries.
- Loads and unloads goods from removal vans or delivery vehicles either by hand or using trolleys and lift trucks.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
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Learning Strategies
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Reading Comprehension
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Monitoring
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Critical Thinking
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Active Listening
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Active Learning
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Writing
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Mathematics
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Speaking
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Science