Road Transport Jobs - Goods Transport
A lot of driving jobs are in distribution. This generally involves taking goods from one destination to another.
Furniture Remover
Furniture removers move the contents of houses and offices from one place to another. They start by packing the contents of the house or office. This may include fragile objects, such as china and glassware, which have to be wrapped and packed carefully. They then load all the furniture, carpets and other items into a van and secure them.
Some items of furniture are too big or heavy to move, so they have to be taken apart. The remover travels in the van and unloads the contents when they arrive at their destination. As they often deal with heavy items, they must know the correct way to bend and lift.
Lorry Driver
Lorry or large goods vehicle (LGV) drivers are responsible for the delivery and collection of goods throughout the UK and on the continent. They load the lorry (making sure that the load is secure), drive the lorry, and contents, to its destination and then unload.
Drivers have to plan the quickest route and keep records of mileage and deliveries. They must make sure that they follow rules concerning how fast they should drive and for how long.
Some drivers carry potentially dangerous loads, such as hazardous chemicals. Lorry drivers need to be good drivers who can concentrate for long periods of time, and who don’t mind working unsocial hours.
Motorcycle Courier
Motorcycle couriers take letters, packages and documents from one place to another. They receive the details of a delivery job via a two-way radio. They then ride to the customer’s premises and collect the items, which might be fragile. They have to get them quickly to the destination specified.
Couriers need to be able to work on their own without direct supervision. They should know the local area well, and be able to read maps and follow directions.