Driver
Salary: £26,436.80
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Paul Rigby Ltd is looking for a reliable, customer-focused Driver to join the team. This role ensures safe, timely transportation of people or goods and represents the organisation on every journey — helping maintain operational flow and customer satisfaction.
Purpose of the role
The Driver will deliver and collect goods or transport passengers as required, manage vehicle checks and basic maintenance, complete required paperwork accurately, and work with colleagues to support daily operations. This is a Full-time, Permanent position.
Key responsibilities
- Drive company or assigned vehicles safely and in accordance with road laws and company policy.
- Plan and follow efficient routes to meet delivery schedules or passenger bookings.
- Carry out pre- and post-trip vehicle checks and report defects or incidents promptly.
- Load and unload items when required, taking care to protect goods and use safe handling techniques.
- Maintain accurate delivery and vehicle documentation and complete electronic or paper records as required.
- Provide courteous, professional customer service when interacting with customers, clients or passengers.
- Work with colleagues to support logistics, warehousing or operational tasks as directed.
Essential skills and experience
- Valid UK driving licence with the appropriate entitlement for the vehicle(s) to be driven.
- Proven experience driving in a commercial or professional context, with a strong safety record.
- Good time management, route planning and basic vehicle maintenance awareness.
- Basic numeracy and written skills to complete logs, manifests and simple paperwork.
- Customer-focused attitude and the ability to communicate clearly and politely.
Desirable skills and experience
- Experience with handheld electronic proof-of-delivery or route-planning tools.
- Previous experience in automotive, distribution, courier or related sectors.
- Training or certification in manual handling, driver CPC or other relevant licences where applicable.
Qualifications
- Driving licence entitlement appropriate to the role is required.
What the organisation offers
The role offers a competitive salary of £26,436.80 per Annum and a benefits package typical for driving roles in the Automotive & Driving sector. Typical benefits may include access to a pension scheme, paid holiday, training and development opportunities, and mileage reimbursement or a vehicle provision where applicable. Exact entitlements will be confirmed during the recruitment process.
Driver in Birmingham employer: Paul Rigby
Paul Rigby is an attractive employer due to its commitment to employee development and a strong focus on customer satisfaction. The company provides a collaborative work environment where staff can thrive and contribute to meaningful customer experiences.
