Occupation
Courier
Couriers carry documents and small packages between addresses, usually on short timeframes and often by bike, scooter, or car. Work is dispatched job by job through an app or a controller, and success is measured by whether each item arrives intact and on time. Many couriers are engaged as self-employed contractors rather than employees.
Also known as: Messenger · Same-day courier · Bike courier · Parcel courier
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Part of Supply chain, transport and logistics
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What the work involves
Accept jobs from a dispatcher or app and sequence them into a workable run.
Collect items, check labels and addresses, and confirm any special handling instructions.
Navigate city routes, building access, and loading restrictions between pickups and drops.
Capture proof of collection and delivery and log exceptions such as no-access or refusal.
Keep the vehicle, bike, or bag serviceable and report damage or loss immediately.
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How people commonly enter
Direct entry with a suitable vehicle or bike and on-the-job training on the dispatch app and handling rules.
Registering with a courier platform or agency as a self-employed contractor.
Moving across from delivery driving, postal work, or warehouse dispatch.
Typical training: Short course or on-the-job training
Licensing: Not typically licensed
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Typical work context
- Works independently
- Fast paced
- Physically active
- Public facing
- Outdoors
Works independently · Fast paced · Physically active · Public facing · Outdoors
Related interests
- Realistic (hands-on)
- Conventional (organizing)
Realistic (hands-on) · Conventional (organizing)
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