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- Everybody recieves occasional deliveries, but did you want to see what It’s like from the perspective of a delivery driver.
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A walkthrough of what it is like to work as a dsp Amazon driver in 2021
It’s not an easy job but I’m glad to say It keeps me healthy
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Mate seriously that’s mental amount of stuff to do in a day! I order from Amazon quite a bit, and massively respect you guys for doing what you do.
Thanks so much!!!!
Heehaw compared to a construction worker mate
Dont get me wrong. I can imagine thats no picnic for a job either mate..just sayin
Are you happy paying tax whilst they don't?
@@union310 who is “they”?
You boys are legends. You have to find a new address for every drop. People are never in, their neighbours won't take in parcels. Cameras, bus lanes, rush hour traffic, trying to find somewhere to park, possibility of having your parcels/van nicked. Rain, snow, unlit roads .. the hazards are never-ending.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
Wow that comment was really appreciative thanks so much! It really is true
I always get mine delivered to the amazon hub purely because I know the hassle it causes amazon drivers when im not in. Takes me 4 minutes to drive up to the hub. Now that i think of it maybe that not ideal as less parcel for amazon driver (less targets, commision etc?
Exactly and ppl selling tickets at train stations earn twice what these guys get and they winge about their pay it makes you puke
Dogs! Don't forget them. Loaded to the hilt with parcels when a dog you didn't know was there decides to hang off your arse.
this job is very very hard
I left this job after a few weeks it was just way too stressful for me. I have mad respect for the people like you who are able to do it!!!
Thanks
Think I'd be getting too many speeding tickets. And parcels would get broken due to stress 😂 hats off to him
Stick to the beak and e’s on a weekend Raza
@@maselm okie dokie. Or just stick with what ur comfortable doing that brings in good money 😂
I genuinely did not realise how tough this job is, and add to that the stress of driving and also trying to find parking spaces on today’s crowded streets, I will never complain about my job again after watching you working, you all deserve a medal 🎖
Hahaha thanks so much
Agree totally, I've done delivery driving in the past where I'd cover over 150 miles per day doing 20 drops, that seems nothing compared to this however it's tiring just driving out on the roads and running into traffic where you lose so much time....not sure what's more stressful but these vast amounts of drops seems pretty overwhelming to me...the money is good, but how many hours are they working a week? Do the maths and they're probably on well less than £15 an hour..
@@barrywilliams4866 I have worked in care for nearly 30 years supporting people with mental health issues, like most jobs it has become tougher over the years with extra work and responsibilities being given to staff by these new types of micro managers that really do not have a clue about the job as they have spent their lives sat in an office, without any real experience of doing the job itself, but I think I would still be better off working a 13 hour shift doing this than working for Amazon. I do not think that I could keep up that pace at my age 🤣
@@jasonclarke7422 Both very stressful jobs, I'm not sure what breaking point is, lets keep getting people to do more and more, you can see why people go sick after a while, these days I'd sooner have less money but more free time to actually do things I enjoy, that actually cost very little as it happens....but with a lot of jobs that's hard to find, you have little choice sometimes, but this multi drop delivery job is bloody tough from all angles, the only positive is that when you're in that van you are your own boss and no two days are ever the same with many stories along the way....
Much respect for doing what looks like a exhausting and demanding job. It really is an essential role as we all depend upon your work in one way or another. A really good insight. As a train driver, I will never moan that I’m tired moving a lever back and forth.
Ahahahaha you’re a legend for that comment, thank you very much!
He states in the video it’s not tiring for him 😂
Yeah and getting paid a small fortune for moving that lever .. when nurses, fire and police get paid a load less ... Never moan being a train driver
@@phantombigballs8165 I mean, Yeah you can get paid up to 65K a year for being an experienced driver. You get around 25K starting out, Which is still not too shabby for learning the ropes. But don't put down the level of skills involved and the burden on their shoulders (Mr grunt being modest lol). Oh yes I agree hospital/emergency service people do deserve a healthy pay rise.. But it is what it is.
I found getting in and out of the car 100 times plus is the hardest part
This is a very difficult job. Massive massive respect to you guys. I will be much more appreciative of the next driver that delivers my parcels...
Keep it up mate, 100% key-worker in my eyes through the pandemic, it’s a shame not a lot of people appreciate delivery drivers/HGV drivers.
Thanks a lot Phil
Plandemic*.
Who says they don't appreciate them? I feel most people do
Appreciate every single one of you guys for the process you have to go through. There surely needs to be a way of making it easier for you guys to sort parcels when you have an overflow. Even a separate compartment in the van that makes parcels visible. Hats off mate. Proper legend!
Appreciate that comment a lot
That's what the yellow stickers on boxes are for. When I was doing this job I used to load all my overflow from the last 3 on the yellow sticker. (Example 1a 2b 2e etc) and check what you will be delivering first on the app. Saved me so much time!!
@Simon 1985 nice paragraph
Hard working and a very likeable, friendly lad. We'd be screwed without people like you! Subbed. Take care, friend
Thanks so much, take care
"People feel sorry for themselves no matter where they work" - one of the most correct sayings I've ever heard. I used to hate working for my last company. I've moved, and things are a lot better here, but also reflecting on it, they did actually try to treat staff well, they brought in flexible working hours and the ability to work from home (7 years before the pandemic began and everyone was doing it), they gave you free breakfasts and fresh fruit, they gave you unlimited holidays and a bunch of other staff perks.
We just knew we got paid a lot less than everyone else in the industry, and honestly I could have moved jobs sooner, so really it's on me for not doing so. Good days were a plenty with my team, way more than the bad days
That was a real interesting read! Thanks for the comment! And appreciation
Some people don't have that luxury. Not everyone can "just move jobs". Sometimes it takes training to move to a different industry and sometimes people might not have the cash to retrain.
Just because YOU managed to change jobs and improve your situation, doesn't mean we should stop advocating for better working conditions for everyone.
Vote for left wing parties who fight for workers and not for corporations, and unionize. IWW (International Workers of the World) is a good place to start.
@@sukotu23 I'm not saying move industry. Usually where you live there's multiple companies you can go to. Therefore, a lot of the time you don't need to retrain or get additional education.
Sure, advocate for better working conditions. I'm not saying not to do such a thing. What I'm saying is that if you're not happy at a place, but one that actually offers quite good conditions, you just don't fit in. Or the pay just isnt as good... then move if you're able to.
Also, if you're worried about cash moving from one job to the next, you do know you can get money from the government for this, right?
I was a self employed courier for about 3 years , it was the hardest job I've have ever had . Respect to you my friend
It’s deff fast paced, thank you very much my friend
As someone who buys alot maybe to much from amazon I thank you for your service over the pandemic most of my delivery drivers have been polite and really respectful of social distance rules and I'm so glad you know how to use a ring doorbell my drivers seem scared of mine lol
Thanks so much!!
You seem a real down to earth guy and work hard also, keep it up bud, never thought I'd be watching a courier driver delivering parcels, alot of work goes into it, I understand that for sure, well done pal 🙌👏
Thank you very much for your comment man I appreciate it
Currently sat at my desk at home eating a sandwich moaning about having to pull some report (not that hard). Then I come across this vid and think there is no way I should be complaining as the job you're doing is proper tough graft. Not only the work but the driving, contending with parking/ parking tickets etc. Bezos enjoying life in St Barts over Xmas because of people like you. Well done.
Thank you soooo much for that comment!!!
As a Amazon customer it really showed me what you drivers have to do and will give me a LOT more patience ,not that I am impatient just human and forget sometimes that life has a lot of sides and to remember that ..I hope you get what I am trying to say hahah ..nice one matey ,you will go far in life I am sure of this after watching your vid..I totally agree that people should not be disrespectful to another person even if they are having a bad day themselves ..keep up the great work
Wow thanks for that, really appreciate it, take car
Anyone who moans at a delivery driver is a fool 😂 like the drivers going to personally call Jeff Bezos up and say "Mate Colin at 26 Wemdover Road is proper upset that his package was a day late" 🤭
@@ZacJonesTH-cam you take car too lad 🚗
@@Cial 💀
You can deliver to me anytime bro! All joking aside, what a nice down to earth guy and he shows behind the scenes of what is a stressful job. Nice one mate!
I work in Amazon UK customer service and most of the customer contact us for the compensation for the delivery boy...but this boy is doing so good ❤️I appreciate your work hard and kind:)
Former Hermes and DPD driver here, I had some stress in those jobs (hermes parcelshop being the best), went for an "interview" with Amazon and ended up walking out and never coming back. I refused the job on the spot cos the stuff you guys do is insane! Massive respect to you all at Amazon! I've moved onto bus driving now and find it much better suited for my lifestyle.
What's the difference if any between hermes parcelshop and amazon? Thanks 😊
@@Gina-oi1gu you stop at maybe 9 shops and pick up a couple dump sacks full of parcels and then bring them back to the depot, after that it's job done. Very chilled out work, management was crap tho
Would you say there exactly the same? Hermes and amazon? Also would you say amazon is a bigger company than Hermes? Thanks in advance btw 😊
@@Gina-oi1gu not even close to the same, Amazon is a distributor whereas Hermes is a courier. Amazon compared to parcelshop is like apples to onions. Amazon would be closer to Hermes self employed courier work rather than Hermes parcelshop
@@havocfire1ten how long did you work for hermes and would you say they pay better than amazon? Thanks alot I really appreciate it 😊
I have done that job for 30 years and ended up having people do it for me drivers like yourself are gold dust your worth £250 a day keep it up fella your go far
Wow thank you very much 💯 best of luck with business
ZAC - Can I just say a massive thanks to you and all the delivery drivers who have worked non stop, especially during the pandemic. Legends all of you.
Thanks so much
Been doing this job a couple of months now. By far the hardest job I’ve ever did. The amount of running throughout your shift is crazy. No time for breaks and no time for food. 90% of the time I enjoy it but you know yourself you do get some bad days. All part of the game. Keep up the good work pal 💪
So true, thanks
This was a really good video showing the insight to what you do. Hope your employer does see this video as it shows what a hard dedicated and polite worker you are. Deserve to be recognised !.
Thank you very much really appreciate this comment. He did actually see it. Haha
I would second that comment. You're a lovely person and a credit to amazon delivery 😊
I Couldnt do this mate, hats off to you! Invaluable service your providing 👏🏼
Appreciate that man 💪
Subbed. And yes bloody hard job. Loyal customer here. Are u able to choose the distribution company like the good one you mentioned? Also how on earth do u workout the loading of the van wothbthr drop off? Do u have to rummage though the whole van?
Great behind the scenes of Amazon deliveries. Appreciate your honesty. Will nor take drivers for granted anymore. We really are spoilt.
Hahaha thanks so much Shabir
Just as I was sat there feeling sorry for myself I watched your video and realised I have a lot to be grateful for. An excellent insight into a work life I suspected was hard but goodness it's tough. Well done you for taking us all on your journey.
Thanks so much
Fascinating video showing how hard you guys work. I've always wondered how the process works and you have made this very enjoyable to watch. Keep up the great work Zac 👍
Thanks so much
@@ZacJonesTH-cam i agree. :)
I'm not sure what brought me to this video, but I paused Around the World in 80 Days and finished watching this instead. It's left me with even more respect for the work you do.
Top man. Keep up the good work.
Thanks a lot
Thanks Zac, I enjoyed this insight to the delivery drivers role, I buy a lot from Amazon and respect you guys for delivery’s everyday of the week , cheers mate
Thank you Dave
Big kudos to this man
Not only does he work his socks off for Amazon. He decides to make a documentary as well!
Thank you hahaha I really appreciate it
It’s good to see what seems to be a decent guy just getting on with his job ! And not whining with having to work ! like a lot of these
TH-cam punters ‘ makes a change ?
even though this scouse-boy has probably moved on 👍🏻 …….🇬🇧
What up from an Amazon driver in Seattle! So interesting watching for similarities/differences compared to here in the US. Killin it bro!
That’s a great comment man thanks! You should make one there
@@ZacJonesTH-cam Looks like he did Zac
Great Vid Zac and yes you're right there are toxic people in every line of work. You come across as an honest hard worker which seems a rare thing these days.
Thanks so much I appreciate this comment
Currently done my first day training at Amazon courier in Lutterworth and the trainer didn’t make much sense with sorting parcels and the bags so glad I came across this as it looks semi simple cheers mate for this one! 👍👍
Thanks so much, best of luck
Wow! Very informative. What a fantastic job you do...looks quite stressful but also satisfying! We should all appreciate the hard work of the delivery drivers especially in recent times.👏. Great video!
Appreciate the comment. Have a nice day
Thanks for an insight into your job and all the hard work you put into your day. I’m sure you’re under a lot of pressure to get your deliveries sorted on time etc so great to see you are really positive and still smiling at the end of your day - nice 1 buddy 👌👍
Thanks Mark
Great to see behind the scenes, this was a cool vid! I once missed a OTP delivery and it was really frustrating, but I also love that the security for expensive orders is in place.
You seem such a lovely guy :) Subbed and wishing you success with your channel. Thanks for the video, very informative.
Thanks 🙏 legend
He is very polite
I did this job for 2 weeks and would get stressed just to see half of this load. Good job remaining calm in the middle of the storm 👏
Hahahaha thanks so much
I order from Amazon and rarely if ever take a moment to think about what goes in to fulfilling the order. Thanks for this eye opener and mad respect, legend!
Thanks man
I feel your pain mate. I was a courier in NZ for over 10 years , I had a super busy run and would deliver and pick up between 500 and 800 parcels a day. In the end I lost the plot, knocked out a guy I worked with and just walked away
Once were Warriors 💥👊😬👊💥
Did dpd for a few years, no time to eat, pissed in a bottle while driving, respect to guys doing this job I don't think many people out there appreciate the work load the drivers have to do
Thank you Simon
Can be the same for supermarket home delivery, but the drops are far less given the quantity of orders per customer.
@@EinkOLED from my experience in both, supermarket delivery is far far easier, i had a lot of waiting around and designated break time, would quite often spend 45 minutes each shift reading a book waiting for the next time slot
@@EinkOLED trust me it's not. I work for Asda home delivery and I get 30 mins break most days if I am not late and the drops can be 10-15+ miles apart. So much better than this shit.
Watched this video because I'm considering doing this job in northern Ireland. Very informative and gave a non biased opinion of the actual job. Appreciate it man. And congrats on the channel :)
Deserved these views mate.. was watching all your travel vlogs.. well deserved.
Thanks so much ahha yeah I’m happy with them
This is a very tough job mentally and physically. I think you have the right personality and temperament and would make an excellent trainer for a newbie. I've done multi-drop before (many years ago as I'm 55 now and was doing it in my twenties) and know how hard a job it is so you have my full admiration.
Thanks so much for all the compliments, it’s highly appreciated 💪
I’m so thankful for workers like you! Massive respect 🙌🏽👏🏽
Great video, thanks for giving us an insight into one of your busiest days of the year. I hope the Amazon/DSP bosses watch this so they can work out what improvements to make to better support all the hard-working drivers. Cheers!
Thanks so much
Boss should get off their fat bums and go out for a week do the drops ! That's the only way things will change !
This is a pretty honest account of a day in multi drop.
Although I've not worked alongside this company, I spent a couple of years as a delivering supervisor for a SP alongside Y@d~l, running 10 vans. That's a lot of drops and I was working up to 20hrs a day.
People do not realise how much work goes into getting their product to them, really. During the several lock downs, delivery drivers from the various companies shifted mountains of home ordered items and are never properly acknowledged for their services. Just slagged off. That is a highly 'Karen' oriented attitude imo.
It's a tough job, you provide a cracking service to the community and anyone who begs to differ, has never tried to do it- to earn a living.
Much respect. 🤘
Fantastic comment man I can’t imagine working 20h days running 10 vans wow. Very true about the attitude lad this is tough graft
@@ZacJonesTH-cam I really appreciate what delivery drivers do and always give the driver a big smile and always thank them. My son has is own van and is a delivery driver and is up pretty early to get to the depot to load up. Some amazon drivers have asked me to take in a parcel if my neighbour/ neighbours aren't at home to receive it. They put a note through their letterbox informing them that I,ve got it at my address. And I really like the fact that you can track how far away the driver is before he arrives at my address. Thousands of people should watch your video and appreciate all the hard work you do whilst they're sitting at home in a comfy chair waiting for their parcels.👍👏👏🙋♀️
Why did you throw that baphomet emoji? Are you a freemason?
Can't actually believe I have just watched a video about parcel delivery right through to the end...thank you for the insight ..much respect that was a shift and half..
Thanks so much!!!
Did this for 4_5 months. So exhausting.I lost 3 stone in weight. I appreciate every single courier. it is a hard job at tines. 100℅ key worker role you guys do. In wind rain rain rain bit more rain and shine.
Thanks so much Neil
I live in a flat. So I always order to my local locker. It’s a pisstake expecting drivers to come up. And deliver. They should make that a rule. Or give every block it’s own locker. That will increase orders and productivity
That’s cool I enjoy the lockers
I have so much respect for your attitude and keeping positive. Life is not easy but at the end of day you’ve still got to do the job so you might as well have a smile on your face!
More of these please mate. Gearing myself up to become a delivery driver. This helps.
Best of luck, you got this
Become a bus driver, easier job and better paid.
I worked for Parcelforce for 3 years and also done Amazon Flex for 2. The work is great once you build up a routine, but really frustrating if you get a new route or unfamiliar with the area, I would allocate the parcels first drop being at the front of the van and the last at the back, I didn't care how much time it would take but it would save way much more time than going through once at each drop. Amazon seems like a lot more complicated with the OTP and asking for ID etc and the workload seems like quite a bit for all these new procedures I can imagine you do doing 9-11 hours, also when I did flex the routing wasn't very good it'll send you back and forth a lot which consumed even more time. Well played lad keep it up! 💯
Nice thoughts man. You’re certainly right the map can make mistakes. That’s great
That would be the logical thing to do with the parcels
@@Pmcknockiter81 it really is, but each to their own. Some of the drivers just wanted to rush out the depot quick as possible thinking if they left early they'll finish early 🤷🏾♂️
Bang on once you get a regular area you can fly the parcels out , the worst is a new area which finding 1 house took me over 20 minutes to find ,
You sound like a very clever man in all honesty and you could totally land into a better career for sure! I appreciate enormously the work delivery men and women do. You guys are heroes. It’s such a crucial work without the appreciation it deserves.
I appreciate it, it’s certainly not my long term goals
Great video it’s always good to see a hard working person who knows what they have to do to get by in life, and they do it with a smile on their face like you. Respect 🤜
Thanks so much 🙏
As a former Amazon delivery driver, I'd get that route done in 4 hours averaging 35 drops/hour. The way you load your van is crucial to how fast you complete your route. Look at your pick list before as you load, load the overs from bottom to top (last to first drops), this also applies with the parcel totes. Also put envelopes and book folder on the front seat as it saves time searching for it in the back.
I'm not a driver, but this is what I was thinking as well. Loading the last parcels of the route the deepest, seems the most logical.
Could have loaded it better but I’ve done routes in 4 hours but this route isn’t one you can do in this time when there are so many stops on this particular route with apartments in 4 different buildings
Well done lad portraying our day as dsp drivers, I’ve been doing this in Cardiff for a year now and some days are mad stressful. Others are great!! Isn’t it crazy how one happy customer can change your days mood too. Keep up with the hard work!! Thank you
It is crazy how one customer can utterly change your vibe
You still doing it ? I'm in Cardiff too started couple of weeks ago
What a fantastic and honest insight for delivery van drivers. The utmost respect. You looked shattered at the end of the day and no wonder.
This is something that I have considered and did have a go via amazon, for a day.
The positives.
Love being out and about.
Love driving.
Customers were awsome.
The negatives.
90 secs to make a delivery, if you go overtime and it builds up, you don't get paid for the late drops.
Didn't have time for lunch.
High multidrop is not a job for everyone, however, if it was not for my arthritis, I would have gone back, you have to be fit and patient.
A lot less drops, distance driving and not as much emphasis on timed deliveries would suit me better.
Perfect description on what is takes to be a driver, thank you for your comment
I really appreciate my Amazon delivery drivers. If I can catch them I’ll always give them water. And there’s a toilet at my back door they can use any time. They’re always grateful because there are no public toilets in the area.
Same for the postman, bin men, recycling collectors. I find a lot that people look down their noses at these sorts of jobs, but we would all be lost without them
Legends like you make our day
@@ZacJonesTH-cam I gave my Amazon driver 2 bottles of lucozade sport and I thought he was gonna cry. Made my day 🙂
@@daisyduckerella3041
Worked as a delivery driver for Ocado for 12.5 years. A gesture such as you described albeit rare was much appreciated. Thank you.
I worked in Amazon briefly during lockdown but in the warehouse, the word I hated seeing the most was overflow. Overflow equals pain in the backside. Respect to you mate.
Hahaha sure does, thanks
Fun fact: 99% of this videos viewers are not subscribed, I’d love to take TH-cam seriously in the future and it would mean a lot to see more people subbing 👍🏻 have a nice day @zacjonesliverpool
I subbed right away to thank you for taking the time to make this video 😀
Subbed and liked mate 👍 I'm 60 yrs old and ex motor trade, I'm winding down to retirement now so happy to deliver food shopping for a major retailer in a rural area! It's good to get your insight into the parcel delivery role, Cheers.
@@scotty6346 thank you very much Scotty for your comment! Best of luck in Retirement my friend
@@OneLove101. thanks so much
Wants that dollar 😂😂😂
Not a clue why I watched this but it popped up and thought I’d show my support. You seem like a top lad and a proper worker! Money works out to be around 27k per year? which is decent and fully deserved! Subscribed 🤙🏻
Thank you very much Chris
£150 a day is a lot more than £27k per year, more like £39k per year. 👍🏻
@@toomsporttv6801 wel wasn’t sure about any deductions/taxes so just gave a rounded figure. Hopefully it’s more yes!
Exactly what I was just thinking
Nice video. Every job has its bad side and gets to people. That’s life. Looks like you’ve got a good attitude towards it
I think you guys do a fantastic job, including the guys in the distribution centres. Considering most deliveries are fulfilled next day, and some the SAME day, you don't get the credit that is due I feel. But I for one, as a prime member, appreciate what you all do. I only wish my regular driver was as cute as this guy. 😉
Well done guys.
Hahahaha thank you, take care
I can imagine it gets repetitive, as it did when I worked in a sorting warehouse. Once I moved up to being a yard marshal and got to know the drivers at my warehouse, I only ever had 2 drivers recognise me on the road. But 99% of my problems as YM working with the drivers were caused by Amazon's computer systems, it's like they are designed to make a 5 minute job into 20, and ground as many vans as possible. Generally 99% of the drivers were lovely, the best part of my working day back then was dispatch since I got to chat to all the drivers individually, rather than being stuck in the back of a lorry with piles of pallets.
It sure can feel repetitive
Just come across this vid totally by accident. Just wanna say we've always found our Amazon delivery drivers to be friendly and efficient. So cheers Zac mate for what you do.
Thanks
I’ve worked for Amazon before, first as a driver, then eventually in the warehouse on nights. It’s really not for the faint hearted. It’s one of those jobs some people think, ‘how hard can it be’.. you soon find out 🤣 both jobs I felt optimistic in the first few months, then the workload increases and really tests you mentally as well as psychically. Big respect bro, your attitude will take you far in life 🙏🏻
Thanks a lot! Which do you prefer? Take care
@@ZacJonesTH-cam a lot of pros and cons for both, but probably preferred driving - in the warehouse you have hourly targets that are difficult to meet without constantly working flat out, and with 2x half hour breaks in a 10hr shift, it does get to you. Plus shift manager’s attitudes towards people can be way off. Somewhat understandable, I imagine they’re under huge pressure from people above them, and that filters down to you and me. It’s no wonder they’re always hiring, and lately, offering huge sign-up bonuses - you’d think they’d start asking themselves questions and try to improve the Amazon culture.
@@robhoopz It's ot like there are 20 people applying for each job opening. Eventually, they will run out of people.
Great video, top lad. You are hard working, diligent and polite. You’ll go far mate👍😊
Thank you very much, I plan to 💯
As said massive respect for all the hard work long hours etc! Nice to see a video that shows the ins and outs too! Thanks man!
I do this for Royal Mail. The workload is not as intense and the money is pretty good. But the fleet is in a shocking state, I once had to reload three times due to issues with the vans. I get all the parcels numbered according to route optimisation before I set off, to avoid hunting around in the back. The worst part is trying to find addresses once it gets dark, which can be a real pain in the arse, finally, I have been pleasantly surprised by the job satisfaction seeing parts of the area around my home town I didn't know existed and putting my feel up after the shift 😀
Thanks for the comment
What's the money like these days, and is it location specific
I'm an Amazon driver and am always taken a back by how terrible Royal Mail vehicles are. Ancient vans, faded paint, MOSS growing on the side door rails, seriously? I don't know of any other company which doesn't see new vans as a worthwile investment, especially one with such a long history and right to use "Royal" in the name.
This is in London too so these old vans are costing the company £12.50 a day each in the ULEZ fee as they are always 10-15 years old.
@@ZacJonesTH-cam you sound mad scouse I live in huyton ever delivered there page moss
Yeah, seen posties still driving 58 reg small Vauxhall vans. You'd struggle to find any on the road, RM still keeps them though.
Great video! Really interesting insight into something so many of us take for granted! Respect for sharing your work day! It looks tough - good on ya!! Would love to see more and maybe get some insight into how much Amazon drivers earn etc
Thanks so much, I’ll think about it
Mate I work for Royal Mail and when you were trying to get the parcel out and it kept pressing the horn, I felt that on a personal level
Can’t beat an outkitel wp5 pro 😜 beastly phones I got rid of mine for a stupid iPhone but brought my son one and he loves it, battery is evil! Torch is deadly and hit it off a slab and the slab looses! Good job dude
They will never be broken
Vital work and a great video. Great stuff mate. All the best!
Thanks Ben
Nice video. You guys earn your money. As you said several times attitude is everything that includes managers, customers, colleagues, and of course ourselves they can make or brake the day. Much respect to you my friend.
Thanks so much
This was super eye opening, thanks for putting this video together! Huge respect, looks like a tough job!
Thank you Dan appreciate it
100% respect to you. Thank you for doing an amazing job.🙏🏽
Thanks a lot
Great learning the life of an Amazon delivery driver. I'll try to be quicker answering the door as I now know your colleagues appreciate it. Thanks for sharing your experience!!
Thanks a lot
Great job! Looks exhausting but big respect to you.
Thanks I appreciate it
Completely agree with you on the warehouse proper toxic, people came there to doss off and just be rude. Especially during the heavy covid restrictions times. When we lined the carts up for the drivers. Everyone of them I spoke to were chill and seemed like they didn’t hate their lives as much the people inside the warehouse🤣
Hahaha ar man it must have been hard
That was a great experience to watch your video! Thanks mate, I wish you all the best and God's blessing!
Respect to anyone doing this job, I have done multi drop work and it is awful, I worked for a few different companies and they all treated the drivers the same... like dirt, all they care about is the drops and not bothered about the drivers. Long hours poor pay. So hats off to anyone in the trade. Great vid aswell mate good on you for getting this out there and you seem happy enough so fair play
Thanks so much Dave that’s sure how it feels
@@ZacJonesTH-cam listen mate if your happy then that's all that matters, keep up with the channel bro you never know that might take off aswell pal 👍
I do this for a living too and I feel your frustration, you have good and bad days but it's still my most enjoyable job I've done although it's not for everyone
For certain not for everyone
Always appreciate the person who delivers a parcel to me it’s a hard job, you guys/gals keep the country moving.
Wow thanks Nick
I’m 53 and worked in some toxic places and fucked off . But worked in some great places and I worked better for the company as they treated the staff with great respect and looked after them . Treat the workers right and they will treat you right. Had a run in ( in my younger days with management ) I would basically say “ don’t hide behind your job title and speak to me like that , I will quit right now and I will wait for you outside and and try speaking to me how you spoke to me in work , and see what happens , every time the shit houses would back down . If I’m in the wrong I always put my hands up and apologise . I’m more chilled now and if someone tries it on in work , I just go okay and go to the union .
I like that 😆 might have to use it myself, thanks for the comment
I couldn't do that, fair play to you fella. It's hard graft that;s for sure. Thank you for all you and your delivery colleagues do.
Respect, appreciate it
Thank you so much for your service I never knew you had so much to do in 1 day! Appeaciate it mate. 👍
Thanks so much for the appreciation
Not a fucking clue why I watched this but you turned out to be a likeable guy, subscribed 👍🏻
Hahahaha really appreciate it Liam
This is a really good video Zac. I do flex once in a while. Way fewer routes and parcels than yours
I’ve done a flex route really enjoyed it
Being disabled, I have to do all my shopping online. I always appreciate all of you Amazon delivery peeps........you all do a marvelous job 👍, many thanks.
Thanks so much, I bet you’re really friendly to the driver, take care
Wow bro u deserve a medal, I was confused trying to keep up with you. I'm not sure I could ever be as calm as u whilst seeing that many parcels 😂😂 P:S I've now subscribed as wanna help support u 💪💪
Hahaha thank you very much. Appreciate it Lee
You're a lovely lad bro I'm sat watching u now tbf, I hope your channel gets big man, u deserve it. 👌👌
Worked for securicor parcels about 40 years ago when 70 drops was considered to be heavy but i would be driving about 150 miles a day to do it so you had a bit of time to relax between drops I also had a 70 mile drive home at the end of my route I would run a mile from your type of work
Haha thanks man, that sounds crazy
Fantastic video. This is just temporary don't give up on your hopes, goals and ambitions stay hungry you are going to reach what you want in life
Thanks so much man you legend
Admire you guys and ladies, you offer an great service ,best service out there .
It can be a tough graft, appreciate it
"The busiest day I've had in like a year" so last Black Friday, lmao
Hahahah indeed
Interesting to see you working for Amazon! Its the first time to watch an amazon courier at job! As my primary job i'm also a courier working for a national company called Sameday. Nice video. Hard job we have...iven if someone that doesnt know how it works thinks thas only joyride with the car, listening to the muzic .... its about organazing everything... stay safe bro! Salute from Romania
Thanks a lot! Take care
Sick video Zac! Feel like this one will help a lot of people. Similar to the Dominos one, really interesting to see behind the scenes.
Appreciate the comment bro hope it does as well as the dominos one
Interesting to see how other companies and areas work, I always load my first bag before I set off which saves time and also I do a lot of running to and from houses which saves time. I usually get about 150 stops and I’m done in about 6/7 hours. The magic number I aim for is 30 stops in 1 hour
I’m going to try and start running my whole shift
@@ZacJonesTH-cam it saves a lot of time tbf and I love it when I’m on a porch route as you can just dump and run😂
No job should you ever have to run just to get it done. I bet you get no breaks and no time to eat
@@recall2880 yeah you’re correct there mate but I love the job at the moment and it keeps me fit and it’s good for me while I’m at university aswell
@@recall2880 you’re deff right
Massive respect and absolutely thankful to all the drivers out there. Thank you so much! For sharing this documentary. This have showed me the utter and complete hardwork and effort you guys go through. I myself also thinking to do some delivery job and see how it goes 😂😂😂
The video is excellent and shows exactly how the job is,but it's a little bit weird that the people prefer to watch what is to work as a delivery driver at Amazon instead of watching your great music videos or the videos that you are traveling around the world (Mexico,Colombia).Maybe you need to ask Amazon to pay you extra fo that .But anyway ,well done - Good luck Mr.Jones
Hahaha wow I really appreciate that I put a lot of work into them videos, legend