Check it out: Where are courier drivers wanted?

Fancy a job as a courier driver? We'll show you in which industries you can work. Job offers for courier drivers are advertised in numerous industries, but mainly with logistics service providers such as the postal service, parcel services or freight forwarders. However, you can also find a job as a courier driver at mail order companies, retailers and food delivery services. Pharmacies and laboratories are also looking for courier drivers to pick up and deliver medications and medical samples. Especially with the increase in e-commerce, the demand for courier and delivery drivers has skyrocketed in recent years. Therefore, to get a courier driver job, the situation in the labor market is perfect.

The variety of courier driver jobs

As different as the industries of the courier driver are, so are their working conditions. There are bicycle couriers who travel by bike in all weathers to deliver goods. Likewise, there are self-employed couriers with their own cars and employed couriers who are provided with a company car. The distances traveled by a courier can also vary greatly. While some courier drivers only deliver within a certain urban area, there are also long-distance courier drivers who cover longer distances or courier drivers for international trips who also work outside of Germany. Furthermore, the working time models can also be very different. The job as a courier driver can be full-time, part-time or a mini-job. It is particularly suitable as a part-time job for students and pensioners. It is not uncommon to work in shifts or flexibly depending on the order situation. You can work as a night courier driver or do normal day shifts.

Courier drivers in the logistics industry: DHL, DPD, GLS and Co.

The profession of courier driver is mainly represented in the logistics industry. There are numerous postal and parcel delivery companies that are looking for dedicated courier drivers. These include Deutsche Post, DHL, Hermes, DPD, GLS, UPS and many others. Of course, numerous shipping companies are also looking for delivery drivers to deliver goods by van or truck. The delivery drivers in the logistics companies create the delivery routes, pick up the shipments in the warehouse or delivery center, load their vehicles and transport the goods safely to their destination to deliver them to the customer. Depending on the company, the couriers act either alone or as part of a team.

Retail and mail order courier

The growing online trade in particular is increasing the demand for courier drivers. After all, numerous online stores such as Zalando, H&M and Co. ship their goods with the aforementioned parcel delivery companies. The mail-order company Amazon has now even gone so far as to employ its own drivers. Amazon's delivery drivers or courier drivers exclusively deliver packages from the online giant, enabling express deliveries within one day, among other things. Retailers are also relying more and more on courier drivers. REWE, for example, offers a grocery delivery service, as do numerous other supermarkets.

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Food delivery service driver: pizza and much more

Courier drivers not only deliver letters and parcels, but can also work for cold and hot food delivery services. For example, there are numerous pizza delivery services and restaurants that employ delivery drivers for food orders. Delivery service drivers can be on the road by bike, moped or car. Various delivery services and restaurants with an additional delivery service are always looking for dedicated drivers, so there are often exciting job opportunities for those interested.

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Courier driver for pharmacies and laboratory services

As a courier driver, you can also work for local pharmacies. The job of these pharmacy drivers is to pick up medications from wholesalers or hospital pharmacies, then distribute them to multiple pharmacies or deliver them directly to the end customer. Some medication courier drivers are also hired by doctors' offices, laboratories, or hospitals, transporting medical specimens of all kinds. Whether you're a delivery driver for pharmacies or a lab driver, you're making an important contribution to the community!

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FAQ

In which industries can you find job offers as a courier driver?

Courier drivers can work in logistics companies such as postal and parcel services, express services and freight forwarders. Likewise, employment is possible in retail and mail-order businesses, as well as in food delivery services. Pharmacies and medical practices are also always looking for drivers for medications and medical samples.

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What doyou need to be a courier driver?

Depending on which vehicle you will be driving, you will of course need an appropriate driver's license to do the job. Courier drivers should also have good orientation skills and local knowledge. A sense of responsibility, reliability and flexibility are also essential qualities that a courier driver should have.

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What does a courier driver earn per hour?

Depending on the employer, a courier earns between €12 and €20 an hour. In some industries, you can also count on tips.

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