Call For Application For The Position Of A Delivery Agent At Jeriel Dispatch Rider


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Type of Contract: Fixed-Term Contract

Duration: 6 months (with possible extension)

Duty Station:  Borno state (Roving across various areas in Maiduguri)

Background:

Jeriel Dispatch Rider is a logistics and delivery company founded in 2023 with its headquarters in Maiduguri, Borno state, Nigeria, and a branch office in Yobe State. The company provides a variety of services, including office and home pickups, terminal pick-up, errands, food delivery, laundry pickup, prescription pickup, birthday surprises, and more. With a focus on reliability and customer satisfaction, Jeriel Dispatch Rider caters to both individual and corporate needs, ensuring efficient and timely delivery across its service areas.

Job Overview:

A Delivery Agent is responsible for transporting goods and packages from a certain location to customers in a timely and professional manner. The role involves handling and delivering various types of items, ensuring they are delivered safely, and providing excellent customer service throughout the delivery process.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Pick-up and Delivery:

   – Collect goods or packages from a certain location.

 – Deliver items to customers at specified addresses.

   – Ensure timely and efficient delivery of packages.

2. Customer Interaction:

   – Provide courteous and professional service to customers during deliveries.

   – Confirm receipt of deliveries by obtaining customer signatures or other verification methods.

   – Address any customer inquiries or issues related to deliveries.

4. Documentation and Reporting:

   – Maintain accurate records of deliveries made, including time, date, and recipient details.

   – Report any delivery discrepancies or issues to the supervisor.

5. Safety and Compliance:

   – Follow all traffic laws and safety regulations during deliveries.

   – Handle packages with care to avoid damage.

   – Adhere to company policies and procedures.

6. Route Planning:

   – Plan and optimize delivery routes to ensure efficient use of time and resources.

   – Use GPS or other navigation tools to locate addresses and plan routes.

Qualifications:

– Candidate must have at least finish Secondary school.

– Ability to lift and carry heavy packages.

– Familiarity with GPS and navigation tools.

– Good communication and customer service skills.

– Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

– Previous experience in a delivery or courier role.

– Knowledge of local area and routes.

– Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance.

Working Conditions:

– May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

– Job involves spending long hours driving and delivering packages.

– Physical activity, including lifting and carrying packages, is required.

Method of Application:

  • Interested candidates are to attach their CV and cover letter as a single PDF of not more than 4 pages and send via the specified email;

jerieldispatch001@gmail.com with the subject line “Delivery Agent Application – [Your Name].” Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • Submission of Application ends on the 28th August 2024 at 12 PM.