Is wandering the streets one of your favorite activities? Driving is part of our daily busy life. You either drive to reach a destination, carry people, things or materials. In New Zealand, many people are seeking driving jobs. To get stable earnings, they apply for companies that hire delivery drivers. Let’s learn all about this job.

Why Does Delivery Driver Job Become Highly In-demand after Covid-19?

A delivery driver is a person who is responsible for the transport and the delivery of the customers’ orders and purchases. This job is part of the customer-service profession, where delivering a product is part of the selling chain. In New Zealand, there are many companies specialized in delivering all kinds of packages to the customer’s home. This service is also available in public sectors, specialized in shipping parcels. This job consists of reaching the customer's addresses to hand them their packages. According to the companies ' policies, a delivery driver has to deliver many customers in a specific time. For example, some companies promise to grant deliveries after 24h of making orders. Others are making a delivery discount or a free delivery service provided that the purchased items exceed a specific amount of money. During this pandemic disease, delivery jobs become controlled under a preventive health protocol, in which delivery drivers should operate before the curfew and use hygienic and safety tools. Here is how to protect yourself; Advice for delivery drivers

A delivery driver is also responsible for the loading and unloading of the goods to be transported. To do this, drivers have to classify the deliveries going to the same neighboring address. They should take into account the fragility and the weight of the goods.

A delivery driver should take care of his cargo to ensure it is in perfect condition delivered on a specific deadline.

The costs of the delivery tours depend on the company. They are usually limited to a specific area (town, department). The payment also changes depending on the distance.

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Delivery Drivers Job Requirements in New Zealand:

Requirements for driving jobs depend on the company and its terms and conditions to select the right applicant. Some companies insist on the following requirements:

-Ability to master various driving vehicles: Delivery drivers usually work within a specific vehicle ( a motorbike, a car, a cab, etc..) about the companies for making deliveries.

-Having good physical and health conditions: delivery drivers should be in good physical condition to transport heavy loads. Some companies require a drug test, including medical reports for the job. They should also be fit to the company’s uniform.

-Attention to details: delivering goods requires attention in handling the right package. Delivery drivers also give a receipt to the customer, including the bills and the nature of the delivered material (weight and sender’s address in case of delivering from the post)

-Punctuality and organization: delivery drivers should have a good sense of organization. They should take care of the goods, especially if they are carrying fragile materials. They should indicate on the package that they are fragile. They should also take into account the hours of traffic and the closing times of businesses.

-Destination expert: It is important to know the roadmap. Beginners in the job can use GPs to have a good sense of direction to always be on time.

-Good behavior with customers: delivery drivers represent the image of the company. Even if they work solo without any professional commitment with a certain company, they should be friendly with customers.

Delivery Driver Training and Application Process:

• People who are interested in this job should prepare the following:
• A driving license: this license is a fundamental requirement. You must have a driving license class 2, 3,4, or5. Take a look at New Zealand driver license classes: what you can drive.
• A CV
• A photo for the company’s driving badge
• Preparing for a test if necessary: some companies test their applicants and evaluate their driving skills. You can expect a period of trial, after which your recruiter will decide your employment. The delivery driver can apply for driving heavy goods vehicles such as a truck. In this case, he will have to pass an exam. Here is A GUIDE TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
• Experience: the job of a delivery driver is accessible without a degree, provided you have experience
• Preparing for a job interview

For immigrants, applicants can get the exact requirements.

Qualities and Skills Required in a Delivery Driver Job

Working as a delivery driver has many advantages. It is a dynamic position that includes:

Unemployment benefits: this job secures your life in case of accidents.

It is an ideal job for people who are into daily journey and transport. But it can be a hectic job, if it is done at night. It can be also stressful if the driver is in a rush and has many deliveries to take in a short time. It also requires cool blood, as these drivers might deal with angry customers. Let’s get a look at the qualities and skills needed in a Delivery Driver:

-Organizational Skills: delivery drivers should have a sense of organization to maintain deliveries and their receipts.

-Communication skills: delivery drivers should know how to communicate with customers to deliver their purchases. They should also have a good English level, be it spoken or written, as they should write in the receipt the customer’s information and bills.

-Driving skills: this job is based on driving. Applicants should know how to deal with the traffic in New Zealand. They should also have a good knowledge of driving safety rules.

-Stress-management: delivery drivers should know how to manage stress related to the job.

-Punctuality and availability

Where Can you Apply for this job?

Delivery drivers work for various industries:

-Shipping companies

-Retail and supermarkets.

-Other types of businesses, such as household appliances or furniture, may also have a delivery service.

-Restaurants, food and beverage shops

Delivery Driver’s salary:

Delivery drivers are not paid the same in New Zealand. The payment depends on the type of work arrangement between the company and the driver. Delivery drivers can also get tips from the customers who are very satisfied and happy with the service. In general, experienced delivery drivers make 25$ per hour. Some of them working independently get paid per delivery.

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