Delivery Rider

A Delivery Rider is responsible for transporting goods, such as food, parcels, or retail items, from businesses to customers using a bicycle, motorbike, or scooter. This role involves navigating local routes efficiently, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries, and maintaining a high level of customer service.

Delivery Riders must follow road safety regulations and may use mobile apps or GPS systems to manage orders and routes. Physical fitness, time management, and the ability to work independently are key traits for success in this position. The job often requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and during peak delivery times.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $52,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a delivery rider?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
TLIA1001

Secure Cargo
Distance, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$0 - $395
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Freight Handler Warehouse Operator Storeperson
Pick Packer Motorbike Courier Delivery Rider Truck Driver
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Freight Handler Warehouse Operator Storeperson Pick Packer Motorbike Courier Delivery Rider Truck Driver + 4 more
AHCMOM201

Operate Two Wheel Motorbikes
Distance, Online
1 day
$360
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Motorbike Courier Delivery Rider
Land Management Worker Park Ranger Conservation Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Motorbike Courier Delivery Rider Land Management Worker Park Ranger Conservation Officer + 3 more
TLISS00157

Road Transport Driver Skill Set
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Furniture Removalist Truck Driver Freight Handler
Bus Driver Delivery Rider Motorbike Courier
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Furniture Removalist Truck Driver Freight Handler Bus Driver Delivery Rider Motorbike Courier + 3 more
TLIA1001 & TLID0015

Secure, Load and Unload Goods or Cargo
Distance, On Campus
6 - 8 hours
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Truck Driver Forklift Driver Storeperson
Furniture Removalist Freight Handler Delivery Rider Warehouse Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Truck Driver Forklift Driver Storeperson Furniture Removalist Freight Handler Delivery Rider Warehouse Assistant + 4 more
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