You could do an Express Delivery Operative Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship or an Urban Driver Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.

These apprenticeships take at least 1 year to complete.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship

You could apply directly to work as a delivery driver. 

Employers will expect you to have:

• basic English and maths skills
• a good driving record
• the correct driving licence

You'll need:

• customer service skills
• the ability to organise your time and workload
• the ability to work well with others
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• sensitivity and understanding
• knowledge of transport methods, costs and benefits
• excellent verbal communication skills
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

You'll need to:

• have a full driving licence

Your employer might supply you with a delivery van, but if you're self-employed you'll need your own vehicle.

You'll also need to check what type of insurance is required for your vehicle and for the goods you transport, especially if self-employed.

As a delivery driver you could:

• collect items from a warehouse or pick up point
• plan the route and load the vehicle to match this route
• contact customers and update tracking systems and delivery records
• make deliveries, give invoices and get customer signatures
• record mileage and fuel and return undelivered items

You could work from a vehicle.

You may need to wear a uniform.