Courier: tasks and pay
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As a courier you deliver parcels and documents to customers and companies. You take into account how urgent and how fragile each shipment is and you deliver everything on time and safely. You plan your route according to the delivery requirements, load and unload your vehicle, register every delivery and take care of the first-line maintenance of your vehicle. Whether you work as a parcel deliverer, bike courier or delivery van driver, friendliness and punctuality make the difference at every door. In Flanders you work for courier and express delivery companies in the transport and logistics sector, a job on the road for people who like to keep moving.
Typical tasks
- Check the delivery documents
- Plan your route according to the delivery requirements
- Load and unload your vehicle
- Deliver parcels and documents on time and safely
- Register every delivery correctly
- Carry out first-line maintenance on your vehicle
Required skills
- A category B driving licence for deliveries with a light vehicle
- Good sense of direction and smooth route planning
- Friendly customer contact at every delivery
- Punctual and reliable way of working
- Physically fit for loading and unloading
What does a courier earn?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €16 to €22 gross per hour. Experience and premiums for early or weekend rounds can raise that amount. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about applying via Werkvolk.
What does a courier do?
You deliver parcels and documents, taking into account how urgent and fragile they are. You plan your route, load and unload your vehicle and register every delivery. You make sure everything arrives on time and safely.
How much does a courier earn in Belgium?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €16 to €22 gross per hour. Experience and premiums for early or weekend rounds can raise that amount. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
In which sectors does a courier work?
You work in transport and logistics, as a driver in road transport. Employers range from express delivery services and parcel companies to meal delivery and bike courier services in the cities. Your workplace is mainly the road and the addresses on your round.
What is the difference between a courier and a customs courier service clerk?
A customs courier service clerk handles the administrative side of shipments, such as customs formalities with border services. As a courier you are on the road yourself and you deliver parcels and documents to the recipient. Both roles keep shipments moving, but one works at a desk and the other behind the wheel.
Is there demand for couriers in Flanders?
Yes, the demand for couriers is high across Flanders, partly thanks to the growth of online shopping and express delivery. Both large parcel services and local courier companies regularly look for drivers. Meal delivery and bike courier services in the cities also offer many entry opportunities.
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