Gaz
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How do you get in to this sorta job?
Im wanting to local ish work / NW area...
I could get my own Van and am willing to do longer hours
bad points though:
3 points 2 years ago for speeding + in only 20...
can you earn more than about 13-14K doing this?
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Sam
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I work for DHL, our couriers earn at least £18k/year.
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Gaz
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quote: Originally posted by Sam
I work for DHL, our couriers earn at least £18k/year.
Sorry to bring this up after a few days like, but
do you require your own van at first?
can you get alot of local runs?
could you have a look out for any NW jobs?
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mark_gsi
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i wouldnt mind doing this job also for dhl parcel force or royal mail. i would want to use there van tho. most place you have to be 21 or over dont you?
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Sam
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I think they supply you the van.
I'll have a look on the Intranet at work tomorrow for you, Gazereth.
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Gaz
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Thanks Sam,
I have 3 points though, will this matter?
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Sam
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No idea mate to be honest.
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Gaz
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kk cheers
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chr15barn3s
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I wouldnt have thought 3 points would matter but most places will say you have to be over 21 for insurance purposes
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nickyboy01
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quote: Originally posted by Gaz
How do you get in to this sorta job?
Im wanting to local ish work / NW area...
I could get my own Van and am willing to do longer hours
bad points though:
3 points 2 years ago for speeding + in only 20...
can you earn more than about 13-14K doing this?
I work for UPS, on £24k a year here
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ed
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You have to be over 25 to drive somone elses van really cos you are still classed as a young driver.
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Sam
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What was your starting salary nickyboy01?
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