Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.

Typical pay: £20,000 to £27,000Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry

Pay range: National Careers Service.

Live listings typically advertise £13.75 to £14.25 an hour. See the full Delivery Driver salary guide.

Your route in

You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances

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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)

Any of these strengthens your application.

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Where this can take you

With experience you could: become a delivery co-ordinator and manage a team of drivers, use your experience to work as a road transport manager, train to become an HGV driver and apply for a Security Industry Association licence and take specialist training to drive and deliver cash and high value items.

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