8214 — Delivery drivers and couriers

What this occupation covers

Delivery drivers and couriers collect, transport and deliver goods using a range of vehicles, including bicycles and motor vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes in weight.

Typical duties

checks tyres, brakes, lights, oil, water and fuel levels and general condition of the vehicle

drives vehicle from depot to loading/unloading point

assists with loading/unloading and obtains receipts from customers for goods collected/delivered

drives vehicle to destination in accordance with schedule

maintains records of journey times, mileage and hours worked

undertakes minor repairs and notifies supervisor of any mechanical faults

Entry routes and qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Entrants must possess a clean car driving licence. In order to drive vehicles between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes, entrants must pass an additional test for a category C1 licence. Minimum age restrictions apply according to the weight of vehicle and whether the driver holds a Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence). NVQs/SVQs in relevant areas and at various levels are available.

Sponsorship information

Ineligible. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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