Driver vacancies

Do you love being on the road a lot and enjoy freedom in your work? Then consider working as a driver.

 

Working as a driver

As a driver, you go out daily and ensure that all orders arrive on time at the customers. You may drive throughout the Netherlands or in a specific region, and sometimes you might drive abroad or through the Benelux. There is something for every driver. 

Do you want more information about a job as a courier or delivery person, a position for which you only need a B driver's license (your regular car license)? Then check the following page: delivery vacancies.

 

What does a driver do? 

As a driver, you usually work for a logistics company or a driver company. Sometimes you work directly for a company, but it can also be that a company hires drivers externally. Think of companies like Bidfood and Rova. 

Logistics companies often deliver products to various companies or retailers in the country. Think of medicines for pharmacies, pet food and plants for garden centers, or food and drinks for the hospitality industry. The products are usually collected during the day by order pickers who gather and prepare all customer orders. As a driver, you then deliver the orders to the customers at night. As a driver, you are often the last part of the logistics process.  

How your day as a driver looks varies per company. At some companies, you work mainly at night or just during the day, but it can also be that you start very early in the morning and your shift ends at the beginning of the afternoon. This depends on how far you have to travel, how many companies you visit in one trip, and what the further logistics process looks like at the company you work for. 

How do you become a driver?

To become a driver, you don't need a specific education. However, a driver's license and often several years of driving experience are required. For driving a truck, a C or CE driver's license is needed, and with a CE license, you can drive with more than 750 kilos. A code 95 certificate is almost always required, which means you are professionally competent; this code is mandatory according to European guidelines. Via Timing there are possible options to obtain or renew your code 95.

When you start working as a delivery driver or courier, you often only need a B driver's license, allowing you to start quickly without experience.

As a driver, you ensure that all products reach the customers on time, so it is important that you are punctual and carry a sense of responsibility. Being a driver is an independent profession, and you often work alone. Furthermore, as a driver, you often work long days and also perform physical tasks such as loading and unloading the truck.

What does a driver earn on average?

As a driver, you earn on average between 2,000 and 3,000 euros gross per month if you work full-time. Your salary will largely depend on the working hours, your experience, and the hours you will work.

What is the career perspective of a driver?

Drivers will always be needed, you are indispensable as a driver, and therefore you often have a guarantee of a job for a longer period. As a driver, you will not easily be out of work.