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Drivers collect goods from retail stores and deliver them directly to customers’ homes as part of scheduled delivery routes.\nDeliveries are completed as a two-person team consisting of the driver and a porter/helper.\nAbout the work\n Collection of goods from retail store locations \n Deliveries to residential addresses \n Pre-planned delivery routes managed through the Shift Provider App \n Routes available seven days a week \nWhat availability are we looking for?\nWe have fixed, regular routes available every day. If you can work any of the below, please apply:\nMorning routes - Monday to Sunday\nEvening routes - Monday to Sunday\nRoutes start from London retail store locations, covering delivery points across Greater London.\nWhat do you need?\nRight to work in the UK\nA valid UK driving licence\nA long wheelbase van suitable for two-person deliveries\nVehicle insurance for hire and reward purposes\nGoods in transit insurance\nA smartphone to use the Shift App to receive and update bookings\nDrivers must provide a porter/helper to assist with deliveries. 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