Life as an Amazon Delivery Driver (UK DSP COURIER 2021)

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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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@aquanick2001 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!!!

@showsthatgame 2 жыл бұрын

Heehaw compared to a construction worker mate

@showsthatgame 2 жыл бұрын

Dont get me wrong. I can imagine thats no picnic for a job either mate..just sayin

@union310 2 жыл бұрын

Are you happy paying tax whilst they don't?

@aquanick2001 2 жыл бұрын

@@union310 who is “they”?

@tombartram7384 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that comment was really appreciative thanks so much! It really is true

@Star5dg 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@leonarddavies288 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly and ppl selling tickets at train stations earn twice what these guys get and they winge about their pay it makes you puke

@gl2773 Жыл бұрын

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.

@stevenschmidt7542 Жыл бұрын

this job is very very hard

@ryanelliott6457 2 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ryhu5642 2 жыл бұрын

Think I'd be getting too many speeding tickets. And parcels would get broken due to stress 😂 hats off to him

@maselm 2 жыл бұрын

Stick to the beak and e’s on a weekend Raza

@ryhu5642 2 жыл бұрын

@@maselm okie dokie. Or just stick with what ur comfortable doing that brings in good money 😂

@jasonclarke7422 2 жыл бұрын

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 🎖

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks so much

@barrywilliams4866 2 жыл бұрын

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..

@jasonclarke7422 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 🤣

@barrywilliams4866 2 жыл бұрын

@@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....

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: 99% of this videos viewers are not subscribed, I’d love to take KZfaq seriously in the future and it would mean a lot to see more people subbing 👍🏻 have a nice day @zacjonesliverpool

@OneLove101. 2 жыл бұрын

I subbed right away to thank you for taking the time to make this video 😀

@scotty6346 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

@@scotty6346 thank you very much Scotty for your comment! Best of luck in Retirement my friend

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

@@OneLove101. thanks so much

@vicar19 2 жыл бұрын

Get ya seatbelt on

@MrGrunter0 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Ahahahaha you’re a legend for that comment, thank you very much!

@gameryears5282 2 жыл бұрын

He states in the video it’s not tiring for him 😂

@phantombigballs8165 2 жыл бұрын

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

@helenHTID 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@richardevans7035 2 жыл бұрын

I found getting in and out of the car 100 times plus is the hardest part

@04williamsl 2 жыл бұрын

"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

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

That was a real interesting read! Thanks for the comment! And appreciation

@sukotu23 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@04williamsl 2 жыл бұрын

@@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?

@lukerogers151 2 жыл бұрын

Hard working and a very likeable, friendly lad. We'd be screwed without people like you! Subbed. Take care, friend

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, take care

@Phil-Mecrakin 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Phil

@JollyRogerTheDodger 2 жыл бұрын

Plandemic*.

@SideshowBob44 2 жыл бұрын

Who says they don't appreciate them? I feel most people do

@TheWorldOfWalter 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that comment a lot

@lewissoar5573 2 жыл бұрын

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!!

@subplex75656 Жыл бұрын

@Simon 1985 nice paragraph

@Crimsonyte21 9 ай бұрын

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...

@goflydrone6447 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for that, really appreciate it, take car

@Cial 2 жыл бұрын

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" 🤭

@user.0704 2 жыл бұрын

@@ZacJonesKZfaq you take car too lad 🚗

@urbanrc7237 Жыл бұрын

@@Cial 💀

@Nathan-cc1ej 2 жыл бұрын

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 🙌👏

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your comment man I appreciate it

@MrTerryb1956 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

It’s deff fast paced, thank you very much my friend

@frenchquarteralan 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@designpatterns8168 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@fletchsrv 2 жыл бұрын

My home town so enjoyed playing 'Spot The Road!' Great respect for the graft you all put in - easy to forget it's guys like yourself making it all flow so smoothly.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha that’s fantastic have a good day

@Markyreg 2 жыл бұрын

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 👌👍

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark

@ChristianMartt 5 ай бұрын

I’m so thankful for workers like you! Massive respect 🙌🏽👏🏽

@kopilkaiser3903 10 ай бұрын

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 😂😂😂

@sheilam4525 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment. Have a nice day

@mr.s5333 2 жыл бұрын

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 👍

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@rocker-barrel4786 2 жыл бұрын

@@ZacJonesKZfaq i agree. :)

@Summertime45356 2 жыл бұрын

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 🤜

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🙏

@TheDeadofNightAmbience 9 ай бұрын

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.

@Dontoyzy777 2 жыл бұрын

I Couldnt do this mate, hats off to you! Invaluable service your providing 👏🏼

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that man 💪

@carlmarquardt994 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@jazzles_d 2 жыл бұрын

This was super eye opening, thanks for putting this video together! Huge respect, looks like a tough job!

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dan appreciate it

@WhatsForTea 2 жыл бұрын

You seem such a lovely guy :) Subbed and wishing you success with your channel. Thanks for the video, very informative.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 legend

@michaeloneill18 2 жыл бұрын

He is very polite

@sarahwalters6979 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@lakesideaudio 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave

@ritch8088 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much for that comment!!!

@moonpie21012 7 ай бұрын

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!

@rob9994 9 ай бұрын

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!

@dj_paultuk7052 2 жыл бұрын

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 !.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much really appreciate this comment. He did actually see it. Haha

@sukchainroth1584 2 жыл бұрын

I would second that comment. You're a lovely person and a credit to amazon delivery 😊

@shabiraziz4 2 жыл бұрын

Great behind the scenes of Amazon deliveries. Appreciate your honesty. Will nor take drivers for granted anymore. We really are spoilt.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks so much Shabir

@danielhenry8098 2 жыл бұрын

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 💪

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

So true, thanks

@jameshollyoak8230 9 ай бұрын

Watching you do your jobs have given me a brilliant insight to what delivery drivers do ; total respect to you for your hard work , I will be mega nice to the ones I get at home and work from now on

@ScrotusXL 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, top lad. You are hard working, diligent and polite. You’ll go far mate👍😊

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I plan to 💯

@mistrydip2k 2 жыл бұрын

100% respect to you. Thank you for doing an amazing job.🙏🏽

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@iantho 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@smrangers22 2 жыл бұрын

Boss should get off their fat bums and go out for a week do the drops ! That's the only way things will change !

@amaanali7715 2 жыл бұрын

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! 👍👍

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, best of luck

@flibbertigibbet6200 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much I appreciate this comment

@johnycc5728 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I’ll think about it

@crazycatlady. Жыл бұрын

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.

@ZacJonesYouTube Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it, it’s certainly not my long term goals

@riggsy12 19 күн бұрын

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!

@carolynhollingworth4082 2 жыл бұрын

Blimey you were busy.Id feel totally overwhelmed being faced with all of those.Just shows how hard you guys work.Ive subscribed .Happy New Year to you.x

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, happy new year x

@truth3358 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you very much 💯 best of luck with business

@jondeanedits 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video Zac. You guys work so hard. Made me really appreciate what you guys do on a daily basis. Also needed to hear that reminder to be grateful in my work. I’m good at feeling sorry for myself. So thanks for the reminder. Keep up the great work on the channel. :)

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Jon

@mc4067 2 жыл бұрын

A decent watch and good insight to the day to day workings of parcel delivering.. you have every right to be feeling down working through rain and wind encountering negative people who think you have all the time in the world & thinking they are the one and only... At least your making the effort to do right so kudos to you bud, hope you get what you want in life.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mick

@FridayAdventureClub 2 жыл бұрын

What up from an Amazon driver in Seattle! So interesting watching for similarities/differences compared to here in the US. Killin it bro!

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great comment man thanks! You should make one there

@Endar-z 2 жыл бұрын

@@ZacJonesKZfaq Looks like he did Zac

@smith077906 2 жыл бұрын

Big kudos to this man Not only does he work his socks off for Amazon. He decides to make a documentary as well!

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you hahaha I really appreciate it

@osantiagues 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much for everything you do. You are an amazing guy and they are lucky to have you!

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@edcameron 2 жыл бұрын

I thought this was an easy job but this video has made me appreciate how hard you guys work. Thanks for everything you do :)

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ed

@L____ 2 жыл бұрын

Deserved these views mate.. was watching all your travel vlogs.. well deserved.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much ahha yeah I’m happy with them

@benz. 2 жыл бұрын

Vital work and a great video. Great stuff mate. All the best!

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben

@Aj-om4dt 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to say thank you for making this video I am going to start working for Amazon or UPS ect & i’ve always wanted an insight to what it was like to drive for one of these companies before I actually started and it looks like exactly what I’m looking to do for my main job.! I used to drive doctors out of hours from call to call but it wasn’t good hours. Thanks again 👍

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Adam I appreciate it

@colzp 2 жыл бұрын

Really great video, mate - so much respect for you guys who work so hard keeping the deliveries going. Your bosses should make you the face of the company - you're such a positive and hard working fella! 💪 👏👏 I wish you all the success in the world - you really deserve it!

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much what a nice comment

@v6tex 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

It sure can feel repetitive

@hermanmunster3358 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha thank you, take care

@Ryan-Dempsey 4 ай бұрын

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 :)

@shootingracing379 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your service I never knew you had so much to do in 1 day! Appeaciate it mate. 👍

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the appreciation

@snakeman9902 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect description on what is takes to be a driver, thank you for your comment

@havocfire1ten 9 ай бұрын

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.

@Gina-oi1gu 7 ай бұрын

What's the difference if any between hermes parcelshop and amazon? Thanks 😊

@havocfire1ten 7 ай бұрын

@@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

@Gina-oi1gu 7 ай бұрын

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 😊

@havocfire1ten 7 ай бұрын

@@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

@Gina-oi1gu 7 ай бұрын

@@havocfire1ten how long did you work for hermes and would you say they pay better than amazon? Thanks alot I really appreciate it 😊

@yeashah 2 жыл бұрын

Just watched your entire video mate, much respect to you and how hard you graft. I hope you succeed in whatever you do bro! You seem like a great guy.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@helengreaves8273 Жыл бұрын

Just watched this and the second one, big respect to you ❤ and all the other amazon drivers you’re amazing. Thank you you’re ace x

@ZacJonesYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@gmc9451 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for all the compliments, it’s highly appreciated 💪

@ridersrepublic_4017 2 жыл бұрын

More of these please mate. Gearing myself up to become a delivery driver. This helps.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck, you got this

@EinkOLED 2 жыл бұрын

Become a bus driver, easier job and better paid.

@skodakatie7341 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I really enjoyed watching it, after seeing what you guys have to do I have the utmost respect for each and every one of you, well done this is hard work but I guess it can be rewarding too.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@MrBellyElliot 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly - found this on my KZfaq homepage and I have always been curious as to what a day is like for an Amazon driver. I take my hat off to you - you do such an amazing job! I have hit that subscription button and cannot wait to see more of your content!

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@Leyeinshe Жыл бұрын

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:)

@kylekane1524 2 жыл бұрын

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! 💯

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Nice thoughts man. You’re certainly right the map can make mistakes. That’s great

@jwilloughby6175 2 жыл бұрын

That would be the logical thing to do with the parcels

@kylekane1524 2 жыл бұрын

@@jwilloughby6175 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 🤷🏾‍♂️

@richardevans7035 2 жыл бұрын

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 ,

@CJ-111 9 ай бұрын

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

@juliewales 2 жыл бұрын

I think you do an amazing job you work really hard to get these parcels to customers some of the Amazon drivers don't always get it right but most do fair play to them, I shop on Amazon a lot I did all my xmas shopping on there and everything was delivered on time keep up the good work I really appreciate you and Thank you.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@sheriffbufordtjustice5492 2 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍🏻 I had no idea you were expected to do so many deliveries in a day. I recently had some alcohol delivered and the Amazon driver wanted to photograph my driving licence. I didn’t think that was right so I’m glad you covered what should happen.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s an awkward one with alcohol

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@bobcarolgees7169 2 жыл бұрын

Just go to the shop get your own stuff

@sheriffbufordtjustice5492 2 жыл бұрын

@@bobcarolgees7169 I can’t, I’m only 12 and my fake Hawaiian driving licence isn’t excepted by the majority of retailers. Perhaps you could nip down the shops for me Bob I’ll mind your dog for you? I want some Stella a bottle of voddy and some mints for those who are driving.

@Adam-os6sv 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

They will never be broken

@RetroScar 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

It is crazy how one customer can utterly change your vibe

@ChsM-jk4oy Ай бұрын

You still doing it ? I'm in Cardiff too started couple of weeks ago

@gregcranham 9 ай бұрын

Great video Zac - really interesting - amazing how many deliveries you do in a day! I always give way to delivery drivers on the roads because you must be so busy .. love your energy! :)

@edwardinho6185 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Looks exhausting but big respect to you.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate it

@callamward1355 2 жыл бұрын

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🤣

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha ar man it must have been hard

@FrostGhost 2 жыл бұрын

Have a lot of respect for you bro. Your attitude is something I really envy. Looking forward to more of your vlogs!

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@aks3245 Жыл бұрын

Great insight and info mate. Thank you for doing what you do. Much appreciated.

@ZacJonesYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@MrClingclong 2 жыл бұрын

I've just subscribed, seeing how hard you work, I'd be in tears if it were me.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you very much

@petew9087 2 жыл бұрын

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. 🤘

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic comment man I can’t imagine working 20h days running 10 vans wow. Very true about the attitude lad this is tough graft

@misssparky5574 2 жыл бұрын

@@ZacJonesKZfaq 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.👍👏👏🙋‍♀️

@truthseeker3536 9 ай бұрын

Why did you throw that baphomet emoji? Are you a freemason?

@SeanAHarding 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and a great insight into what goes on behind the scenes. I absolutely appreciate the hard work you do, although I suspect you made it look much easier than it actually is 🙂

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@KrisSu. 27 күн бұрын

That was a great experience to watch your video! Thanks mate, I wish you all the best and God's blessing!

@leemcarthy4550 2 жыл бұрын

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 💪💪

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thank you very much. Appreciate it Lee

@leemcarthy4550 2 жыл бұрын

You're a lovely lad bro I'm sat watching u now tbf, I hope your channel gets big man, u deserve it. 👌👌

@BLX187 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

That’s cool I enjoy the lockers

@andyburland965 2 жыл бұрын

Fair play to you for doing so much filming, dealing with so many parcels and trying to stay up beat on the busiest day of the year. I worked at DPD before and I know it's hard flippin work!

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Andy - Can be tough

@whatthemoondoes3568 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@dlopes3584 2 жыл бұрын

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 👏

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha thanks so much

@julianheritage6436 2 жыл бұрын

I buy everything on Amazon resulting in hundreds of orders a year. Thanks for the insight, I do not take you guys for granted 👍

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@cricticalthinking 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@EarlEBird-fz6yr Жыл бұрын

I really am so very grateful for guys such as yourself for all the hard work you do, thanks

@ZacJonesYouTube Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@lindsaybelderson7735 2 жыл бұрын

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 😀

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment

@andrewroberts1965 2 жыл бұрын

What's the money like these days, and is it location specific

@tortozza 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Ghost-ux4fl 2 жыл бұрын

@@ZacJonesKZfaq you sound mad scouse I live in huyton ever delivered there page moss

@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, seen posties still driving 58 reg small Vauxhall vans. You'd struggle to find any on the road, RM still keeps them though.

@kevr4698 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

For certain not for everyone

@richardmadden8742 2 жыл бұрын

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!!

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@ingil9962 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting to see such a detailed perspective. Thank you for your hard work. Appreciate you a lot!

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@simoncook7456 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon

@EinkOLED 2 жыл бұрын

Can be the same for supermarket home delivery, but the drops are far less given the quantity of orders per customer.

@samuelwhite7856 2 жыл бұрын

@@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

@techgamer1597 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@johntheman2006 2 жыл бұрын

Waterloo, my home town - nice to watch. A few years ago I did Amazon Flex for a bit. We’d have about ~60 parcels and about 4 hr slots, but it was ALL ‘overflow’. No sorted bags like yours.

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

My main shifts are in Waterloo. It’s a tough route. Always stop at Co-op for a meal deal

@samikhan-tr6po 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Zac, Loved the video great insight into what its like to be an Amazon delivery driver , always wondered how your shifts went....Im an Ocado delivery driver and totally understood how you felt when you were getting frustrated with the box not coming out the front door, hahaha we all have those days. Good luck with all your future endeavours and thanks for delivering our parcels to us. :)

@ZacJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Sami

@carlosdr10yt31 9 ай бұрын

Great video bro i used to work as a delivery driver here in Austin TX and this job can be very stressful at times but to have a somewhat smoth and easy day you have to always organize your bags and overflow when loading your van