Delivery vacancies

Do you want to be the one everyone is eagerly waiting for? Become a delivery person! We order many products online together. Devices, clothing, meals. Everything. All those ordered products need to be transported from A to B. That is the task of a delivery person, also known as a courier.

Working as a delivery person

As a delivery person, you often work for large courier companies like PostNL or DHL, for well-known meal delivery services like HelloFresh or for webshops like BCC and Wehkamp. Because we order a lot in the Netherlands, there is plenty of work to be found as a delivery person. What the job entails, how to become a delivery person, and what you earn as a delivery person, you can read below.

Do you want to work as a delivery person? Then definitely check our vacancies at top employers like HelloFresh and BCC. 

What does a delivery person do?

As a delivery person, you are the one who picks up and delivers ordered packages. You do this with the help of a (electric) bike, scooter, car, or van. Your workday often starts with picking up the goods at a large sorting or distribution center. Or in the case of food: at the restaurant.

You work based on a list that states what you need to transport that day. It is your task to check if you have everything before you set off. Once on the road, you drive the fastest route to all the addresses on your list.
When you arrive at an address, you take the correct package and hand it over. Note that the recipient sometimes needs to sign for receipt. A bit of administration is therefore also part of your tasks.

At the end of your round, you bring the packages you couldn't deliver to a pickup point or back to the distribution center.

As a delivery person, you are often easily recognizable on the street because your work clothing and vehicle are provided with the logo and colors of the company you deliver for. Besides being on time, it is also important that you behave professionally. As a delivery person, you are the business card of the company.

How do you become a delivery driver?

To become a delivery driver, you don't need any education or specific diploma. You can often start right away. When you drive a car or van, you do need a valid driver's license, usually a regular car license (license B) is sufficient. In some cases, another license is required, for example, when you start working as a truck driver.
In that case, we or the person you are going to work for can help you with that, on this page you will find more information about it.

As a delivery driver, you are often on the road alone, perfect if you like to work independently. Keep in mind that you are expected to deliver your packages within a certain time. Good planning and being able to work under time pressure are useful skills if you want to work as a delivery driver.

 

What does a delivery driver earn on average?

As a delivery driver, you earn between €1800 and € 2400 gross per month if you work full-time. Your salary will mainly depend on your experience and age. You can earn extra allowances for evening and weekend shifts, but sometimes you also get an allowance for the number of packages you deliver. 

 

What is the career perspective of a delivery driver?

There will always be vacancies for delivery drivers, so there is plenty of work now and in the future if you want to work as a delivery driver. As for growth opportunities: for some, working as a delivery driver is a dream job, for others just a convenient job on the side. Either way, it is a great opportunity to get to know the transport and logistics industry and possibly grow into a role such as driver.