- 🚧 Yard & Forklift Operative 📍 Location: Coleshill💰 Pay: £13.00-£15.00🕐 Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shifts📄 Contract Type: Temporary OngoingWe are currently recruiting for a Yard & Forklift Operative to join a small, fast-paced team at a regulated industrial site. This is a hands-on role supporting the safe and efficient sorting of gas cylinders, unloading and loading deliveries, and maintaining a clean, hazard-aware work environment. You'll play a ke🚧 Yard & Forklift Operative 📍 Location: Coleshill💰 Pay: £13.00-£15.00🕐 Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shifts📄 Contract Type: Temporary OngoingWe are currently recruiting for a Yard & Forklift Operative to join a small, fast-paced team at a regulated industrial site. This is a hands-on role supporting the safe and efficient sorting of gas cylinders, unloading and loading deliveries, and maintaining a clean, hazard-aware work environment. You'll play a ke
- Do you have experience driving a forklift? Do you consider yourself to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Shepton Mallet? Role: Forklift Operative Location: Holcim UK Ltd, Torr Quarry, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4SQRate: £13.56 per hourOvertime: x1.5 (Monday - Saturday), Double pay on SundaysContract Length: Initially 6 months (possibility of extension)Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:00Do you have experience driving a forklift? Do you consider yourself to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Shepton Mallet? Role: Forklift Operative Location: Holcim UK Ltd, Torr Quarry, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4SQRate: £13.56 per hourOvertime: x1.5 (Monday - Saturday), Double pay on SundaysContract Length: Initially 6 months (possibility of extension)Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:00
- Role: Fabricator, 24 Months Fixed TermRate: Up to £39.10 plus regular overtime and monthly bonusesFabricator's, are you looking to work in a fantastic, modern environment? Great rates of pay and long term stability?You can grow your skills as we place you on an assignment into Caterpillar Articulated Trucks, Peterlee in a challenging and quality driven manufacturing environment.Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat® Articulated Trucks, currenRole: Fabricator, 24 Months Fixed TermRate: Up to £39.10 plus regular overtime and monthly bonusesFabricator's, are you looking to work in a fantastic, modern environment? Great rates of pay and long term stability?You can grow your skills as we place you on an assignment into Caterpillar Articulated Trucks, Peterlee in a challenging and quality driven manufacturing environment.Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat® Articulated Trucks, curren
- Ready to step up your career? Join a world-class manufacturer in Peterlee!Randstad is seeking experienced Paint Sprayer for a rewarding 12-month fixed-term contract.The Role: Paint Sprayer Location: Peterlee (On-site) Contract: 24 months fixed term assingment till Nov 2027Working Hours: 36.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday Excellent Pay Rates:Day Shift: £17.28 - £19.55 per hourAfternoon Shift (20% premium): £20.74 - £23.46 per hourNight Shift (35% premium):Ready to step up your career? Join a world-class manufacturer in Peterlee!Randstad is seeking experienced Paint Sprayer for a rewarding 12-month fixed-term contract.The Role: Paint Sprayer Location: Peterlee (On-site) Contract: 24 months fixed term assingment till Nov 2027Working Hours: 36.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday Excellent Pay Rates:Day Shift: £17.28 - £19.55 per hourAfternoon Shift (20% premium): £20.74 - £23.46 per hourNight Shift (35% premium):
- We're hiring an Assembly Operative!If you're meticulous, enjoy working with accuracy, and excel in a quick-moving setting focused on top-notch quality and efficiency, this could be a great fit for you.As an Assembly Operative on our energetic team, you'll be key to our production, making sure our products are made to the highest quality. Job title: Assembly OperativeLocation: Peterlee, SR8 2HXJob type: 24 months fixed term assingment till Nov 2027Hours: 36We're hiring an Assembly Operative!If you're meticulous, enjoy working with accuracy, and excel in a quick-moving setting focused on top-notch quality and efficiency, this could be a great fit for you.As an Assembly Operative on our energetic team, you'll be key to our production, making sure our products are made to the highest quality. Job title: Assembly OperativeLocation: Peterlee, SR8 2HXJob type: 24 months fixed term assingment till Nov 2027Hours: 36
- If you have experience with powder paint, priming parts, spraying at a high quality, and have pride in your work, Randstad have the perfect role for you in a world-renowned manufacturing company.BenefitsA comprehensive induction processFree parkingExcellent on-site facilitiesEnhanced holiday accrual, up to 35 days (inc. public Hols)Discounted gym membershipMonthly bonus rewarding your production and attendanceCandidate surveys - we value your opinions andIf you have experience with powder paint, priming parts, spraying at a high quality, and have pride in your work, Randstad have the perfect role for you in a world-renowned manufacturing company.BenefitsA comprehensive induction processFree parkingExcellent on-site facilitiesEnhanced holiday accrual, up to 35 days (inc. public Hols)Discounted gym membershipMonthly bonus rewarding your production and attendanceCandidate surveys - we value your opinions and
- Looking to work in a long standing manufacturing facility with growth plans? Happy to work shifts? Then please read on... The shifts on offer are 3 shifts - 6am - 2pm/2pm - 10pm/10pm - 6am but the ability to cover 4 on 4 off is essential. Your main role will be to ensure the lines are kept running to meet customers orders. You will be: the ability to use tolls such as spanners, screwdrivers and alan keys for change oversensuring the machines are set to theLooking to work in a long standing manufacturing facility with growth plans? Happy to work shifts? Then please read on... The shifts on offer are 3 shifts - 6am - 2pm/2pm - 10pm/10pm - 6am but the ability to cover 4 on 4 off is essential. Your main role will be to ensure the lines are kept running to meet customers orders. You will be: the ability to use tolls such as spanners, screwdrivers and alan keys for change oversensuring the machines are set to the
- "Looking to launch your career in and Around Portsmouth.?" "Requirement: Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to live and work in the UK for the next 5 years, without any restrictions". About the Role: Looking for a experienced, dynamic, and results-oriented Sales Manager to lead our sales team and drive revenue growth in the building materials sector(Windows and doors). You will be responsible for developing strategic sales plans and building strong, l"Looking to launch your career in and Around Portsmouth.?" "Requirement: Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to live and work in the UK for the next 5 years, without any restrictions". About the Role: Looking for a experienced, dynamic, and results-oriented Sales Manager to lead our sales team and drive revenue growth in the building materials sector(Windows and doors). You will be responsible for developing strategic sales plans and building strong, l
- Are you an experienced FLT Driver? Are you based in or around Launceston? We have an initially temporary role available within the DS Smith site. This role is ideal for someone with previous Warehouse experience, an FLT Counterbalance licence, reach truck experience and considers themselves to be punctual, reliable as well as proactive. Role: FLT driverShifts: week day nights Monday-Thursday 10pm-6am and Friday 4pm-9pmPay: £16.41phDuration: 1 month initialAre you an experienced FLT Driver? Are you based in or around Launceston? We have an initially temporary role available within the DS Smith site. This role is ideal for someone with previous Warehouse experience, an FLT Counterbalance licence, reach truck experience and considers themselves to be punctual, reliable as well as proactive. Role: FLT driverShifts: week day nights Monday-Thursday 10pm-6am and Friday 4pm-9pmPay: £16.41phDuration: 1 month initial
- Would you like to work 4 days a week (Monday - Thursday)? Receiving a competitive hourly rate and additional benefits?We're looking for experienced Assembly Operatives to work at Caterpillar's world class manufacturing plant in the Springvale Business Park, Belfast.Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Assembling axles and transmissions.Working from standard work instructions to produce components.Performing routine functionalityWould you like to work 4 days a week (Monday - Thursday)? Receiving a competitive hourly rate and additional benefits?We're looking for experienced Assembly Operatives to work at Caterpillar's world class manufacturing plant in the Springvale Business Park, Belfast.Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Assembling axles and transmissions.Working from standard work instructions to produce components.Performing routine functionality
- Ready to step up your career? Join a world-class manufacturer in Peterlee!Randstad is seeking experienced Paint Sprayer for a rewarding 12-month fixed-term contract.The Role: Paint Sprayer Location: Peterlee (On-site) Contract: 12 Months Fixed-Term Working Hours: 36.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday Excellent Pay Rates:Day Shift: £17.28 - £19.55 per hourAfternoon Shift (20% premium): £20.74 - £23.46 per hourNight Shift (35% premium): £23.33 - £26.39 per hourReady to step up your career? Join a world-class manufacturer in Peterlee!Randstad is seeking experienced Paint Sprayer for a rewarding 12-month fixed-term contract.The Role: Paint Sprayer Location: Peterlee (On-site) Contract: 12 Months Fixed-Term Working Hours: 36.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday Excellent Pay Rates:Day Shift: £17.28 - £19.55 per hourAfternoon Shift (20% premium): £20.74 - £23.46 per hourNight Shift (35% premium): £23.33 - £26.39 per hour
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courier jobs overview
On this page, you will find a list of our current courier jobs and an overview of the typical responsibilities and expectations of a courier. You can compare and filter relevant courier positions based on specialism, location and salary to find your ideal job match.
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courier jobs contract types
Courier jobs are available in the following contract types:
- courier jobs – permanent: in a permanent position, you become a courier for the same company long-term. Since the role has no end date, you enjoy good job security.
- courier jobs – contract: in a contract, you work as a courier with the same company for a specified period. You have the flexibility of moving on to other roles when the contract lapses.
- courier jobs – temporary: in a temporary position, you work as a courier for a few months. You can improve your customer service skills and gain relevant industry experience.
- courier jobs – full-time: in a full-time position, you work the traditional business hours. You are assured of a regular routine and a steady income.
- courier jobs – part-time: in a part-time position, you benefit from flexible working hours. It is the perfect opportunity if you are looking for a greater work-life balance.
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about courier jobs
As a courier, you deliver parcels on behalf of the sender. You deliver items for a business and ensure the customers receive them. Aside from picking up and dropping off items, you also receive payments on behalf of the business and maintain a record of your deliveries. With your customer service and problem-solving skills, you can handle any issue that arises during delivery.
Would you like to know more about this job? Then check out the courier job profile page.
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how much does a courier make in the UK?
You will find more information on the courier salary on the courier job profile page. You can also find the salary for each specific job shown here if you click on the description.
how to apply for courier jobs
If you are ready to apply for a courier job, take a look at our jobs list, filter to your preference and apply directly. If you require any further assistance applying for a role, feel free to contact your nearest Randstad office and a member of the team will be happy to point you in the right direction.
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how do I apply for a job as a courier?
If you are interested in becoming a courier, a university degree or an apprenticeship is a great place to begin. For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the 'education and qualifications' section of our courier job profile.
You don’t require post-secondary education to become a courier. However, you can find apprenticeship opportunities to learn the necessary skills. Consider completing an Express Delivery Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship course, which takes one year. If you deliver items using a car or van, you require a valid driving licence to work as a courier.
In the courier job overview, you can submit your application using the "Apply now" button. Your details will be filled in automatically as soon as you’re logged in with your Randstad account. Don’t have an account? No problem – just fill in your details manually.
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does randstad have any tips on how to search for courier jobs?
If you can’t find the perfect role for you listed on this page, you’re able to keep up-to-date by using our notification option to alert you when suitable roles become available. Simply enter your details, and as soon as a new courier job is available that meets your criteria, you will be informed instantly.