Courier jobs in London

Everything there is to know about courier jobs in London

Courier jobs in London come in all shapes and sizes, so the sky’s the limit when it comes to choosing the ideal courier job for you. Courier work in London can be split up into two main categories, both of which branch out into various related types of work depending on the employer you’ll be working for. There are courier driving jobs in London requiring a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorbike, car, or van), and courier jobs that can be done on foot, whether out on the streets, or in a particular location (such as a warehouse). Motorcycle and car courier jobs in London are some of the more popular vehicular jobs, while postman jobs are the most popular courier job done on foot.

Is a courier job not for you? Consider a forklift driver job in London. Forklift operators are responsible for operating and managing industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into railroad cars, trucks, or storage facilities. A forklift licence isn’t essential to drive a forklift truck, but there are a few requirements that you must meet in order to safely operate one. These are: age (16 years old or above depending on your employer’s requirements), appropriate level of fitness and health (based on the HSG6 booklet provided by the Health and Safety Executive), and a valid driving licence. If this sounds like an awesome alternative to a courier job in London, click through and discover your options.

Courier jobs in London that require a vehicle/driving licence

Apply for a truck driver job in London if you have the requirements (heavy goods vehicle, or HGV licence) for driving larger trucks. Your routes can be regional or national, sometimes keeping you on the road for days or weeks at a time. Depending on the industry, you’d be carrying a variety of different items, such as food or livestock. You’ll typically be driving to and from retail and distributions centres or manufacturing plants, working any hours of the day or night. It’s the ideal truck courier job in London if you love being out on the road.

Courier jobs in London that don’t require a vehicle

The most commonplace courier jobs in London that don’t (for the most part!) require a vehicle are related to food and postal delivery. Many of our parcel delivery jobs in London or postman jobs in London for example, can be done on foot or by bike. They’re considered some of the best part-time courier delivery jobs in London, because they offer a great deal of flexibility, and can easily be done during the evenings or weekend. However, delivering food or packages by car or van is certainly possible, and we do offer vacancies that have these requirements. Make sure to read the job description fully before applying, so you don’t accidentally apply for jobs requiring a driving licence!

There are creative alternatives to delivery jobs in London, particularly if you have more experience in the field. For example, do you want to be responsible for the efficient transfer of goods? Consider applying for transport planner job in London. You'll work on policies, projects, and plans relating to all kinds of transport systems. You'll develop transportation strategies and work to improve travel for both individuals and the transport of goods. Or how about a behind-the-scenes shipping clerk job in London? You’ll be making sure that the shipment of all products, materials, and all supplies are in order. You’ll work with logistics technicians to help you track outgoing shipments as well, so you can keep an eye out for when your goods arrive! Interested in one of these occupations? Log in to your YoungCapital account and start applying to courier jobs in London today!

FAQs about courier jobs in London:

Is a courier job in London easy to get?

A courier job in London requires no formal qualifications, but most employers require candidates to have a driving licence (if you’re applying for a driving job in London), and a reasonable level of fitness. Skills such as being punctual, polite, and having a good sense of direction are also very important!

Does YoungCapital also offer courier jobs near London?

We certainly do! Don’t just limit yourself to courier jobs in London. Go to the courier jobs page, and once you’re there, search for your preferred city. Use our filtering to narrow down your search results even further — and there you have it!