CV Delivery Driver: Example and Template
A complete Swiss CV example for delivery drivers in letter, parcel and courier delivery - with figures that HR managers in logistics actually read.
Currently 1 open Delivery Driver positions in Switzerland, 1 of them from the last 7 days. Swiss Post advertises the most.
CV example — two-page template
This template is editable straight away — or upload your existing CV and it is carried into this layout automatically.
What qualification do I need as a delivery driver in Switzerland?
A Cat. B driving licence and physical fitness are mandatory for delivery work, but a logistics qualification gives you significantly better chances and pay.
The classic route is the two-year basic training as a Logistics Assistant EBA or the three-year training as a Logistics Specialist EFZ with a Distribution specialisation. State the qualification together with the specialisation and year in your CV, as the industry clearly distinguishes between the specialisations Distribution, Warehousing and Transport. If you do not have basic training in logistics, highlight your years of practical experience in delivery, local transport or the sorting centre instead.
The licences are decisive: driving licence Cat. B, ideally with trailer BE, and for vehicles over 3.5 t additionally C1 or C with driver card and current CZV continuing education. State the category, validity and - if applicable - that there are no administrative measures on record. A forklift licence under the SUVA guideline (R1), first aid course, ADR basic course for dangerous goods, and knowledge of load securing under EN 12195 are additional plus points.
If you want to develop further, mention planned or ongoing steps such as the professional examination for Logistics Specialist with Federal Diploma of Higher Education. This signals to the delivery organisation that you could later take on team leadership or round responsibility. If you are applying as a career changer, emphasise instead your suitability for early shifts, local knowledge of the delivery area and a clean driving licence record.
How do I describe my work experience as a delivery driver with figures?
For each position, describe your round, shipment volume and quality figures rather than general tasks such as "delivered parcels".
For each position, give the context: size of the delivery round in households, number of stops per round, vehicle type (e-tricycle, DXP, van up to 3.5 t), and whether you handled letter, parcel or combined delivery. One sentence is enough for readers to gauge your workload. Phrases such as "1'400 letter items and 130 parcels per day in a round with 1'450 households" say more than three lines of task lists.
This is followed by three to four achievements with figures that really count in delivery: first-time delivery rate, scan rate, complaints per quarter, returns, round time, damage claims, kilometres driven, and correctly processed cash-on-delivery amounts in CHF. State before-and-after figures, for example "reduced complaints from 42 to 26 per quarter". If your employer does not publish figures, estimate realistically and label the value as an average.
Also demonstrate reliability and responsibility: cover days on other rounds, onboarding new employees, Saturday and holiday cover, low absence rate. These points are often decisive, as delivery organisations look for people who reliably show up at the depot at 05:15 in wind, snow and peak December volumes. Typical salary bands, depending on region and experience, are around CHF 54'000 to CHF 68'000 per year - however, salary information belongs in the cover letter, not the CV.
How long should the CV be, and does it need a photo?
Two pages is the maximum; a professional portrait photo is still customary in Switzerland and well regarded in delivery roles.
Keep the CV to one, or at most two, pages. With eight years of delivery experience, two pages are enough for a profile, quick overview, three to four positions, licences and languages. Summarise older casual jobs in a single line. Use a clear font, consistent dates in MM/YYYY format, and continuous periods - briefly explain any gaps, such as military service, temporary earnings via RAV, or time abroad.
A professional portrait photo in work clothing or a shirt is still standard in Switzerland and builds trust in delivery jobs, since you have daily customer contact. Swiss specifics: place of residence and canton, nationality or permit type (B, C, G), year of birth, as well as details of your driving licence and vehicle availability. For cross-border commuters, noting the G permit and the commuting distance to the depot is helpful.
Include work references, a copy of your driving licence, the EFZ certificate and, if requested, a current criminal record extract as well as an extract from the administrative measures register (ADMAS). Provide references with name, role and phone number once you have consent. Send the dossier as a single PDF with a clear file name, for example "CV_Marco_Zbinden_DeliveryDriver.pdf".
Who hires Delivery Driver in Switzerland
Employers with the most open positions. Staffing agencies are excluded.
Figures as a table
| Employer | postings |
|---|---|
| Swiss Post | 1 |
Full-time or part-time?
How the positions are advertised.
Figures as a table
| Workload | postings |
|---|---|
| Vollzeit / plein temps | 1 |
The CV in full
To read through and reuse.
Marco Zbinden
Letter and Parcel Delivery Driver / Logistics Specialist EFZ, Distribution specialisation
Delivery driver with eight years of experience in combined letter and parcel delivery in urban and rural rounds. I manage a delivery round covering around 1'450 households, work reliably to a fixed route sequence, and consistently keep scan and delivery rates above target values. Driving licence Cat. B/BE, CZV continuing education up to date, used to early starts at 05:15 and delivery in all weather conditions.
What sets me apart
Round knowledge and route sequence: I sort items independently according to route sequence and know 1'450 households in my own round, including rear buildings, mailbox facilities and businesses with special hours - saving around 20 minutes of search time per round.
Careful handling of registered mail and cash-on-delivery items: I handle registered letters, court documents and cash-on-delivery items strictly by the book: identity checks, signature on the MDE handheld device, collection notices when recipients are absent. Cash discrepancy over three years: CHF 0.
Driving practice under ARV and load securing: Delivery by e-tricycle, DXP delivery vehicle and vans up to 3.5 t. Load securing according to EN 12195, checking brakes, tyres and loading area before every round, working and rest times documented in accordance with ARV.
Customer contact at the doorstep: I resolve address errors, forwarding orders and complaints directly on site rather than sending items back - this reduced returns in my round by 38%.
Key achievements
Increased first-time delivery rate from 91.2% to 96.4%. Achieved within twelve months through adjusted round sequencing, agreements with 24 business customers on delivery times, and consistent use of drop-off agreements.
Reduced round time by 22 minutes per day. Reorganised the route sequence in two neighbourhoods with 310 households; the time saved is used for 15 additional parcel stops in the neighbouring round.
Onboarded 14 new employees. As round mentor, I shortened onboarding time from 10 to 6 days and reduced misdeliveries by new starters in the first month by 45%.
Experience
Letter and Parcel Delivery Driver — RegioPost Mittelland AG, Burgdorf, 03/2021 - present
Combined delivery in a round with 1'450 households in the city and agglomeration; using e-tricycle and DXP delivery vehicle, early start at 05:15, Saturday duty on rotation.
- Delivered around 1'400 letter items and 130 parcels daily, increased first-time delivery rate to 96.4%
- Scan rate for registered items and track-and-trace parcels consistently at 99.8%, reduced complaints from 42 to 26 per quarter
- Rebuilt the route sequence for two neighbourhoods, saving 22 minutes of round time per day
- Onboarded 14 new delivery staff and 6 temporary staff in the round, shortened onboarding from 10 to 6 days
Parcel Delivery Driver / Courier — SwissKurier Direkt GmbH, Bern, 08/2018 - 02/2021
B2B and B2C delivery in three cantons using vans up to 3.5 t, including express items, cash-on-delivery items and temperature-controlled shipments.
- Drove 110 to 140 stops per round, increased stop density by 12% through route replanning
- Processed cash-on-delivery payments of around CHF 180'000 per year, cash discrepancy over the entire employment: CHF 0
- 0 damage claims and 0 fines over 3 years across around 62'000 km driven
- Documented the cold chain for 40 fresh goods shipments per week without gaps, 0 temperature deviations
Apprentice Logistics Specialist EFZ, Distribution specialisation — Alpenfracht Zustelldienst AG, Thun, 08/2015 - 07/2018
Three-year basic training in sorting, delivery and handling; rotation between sorting centre, local transport and delivery depot.
- Sorted up to 2'800 items per shift by postcode and route sequence, error rate under 0.3%
- Covered 2 rounds independently from the second year of apprenticeship, 120 cover days in total
- Completed the qualification procedure with a grade of 5.2, Distribution specialist grade 5.5
Education
Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (EFZ), Logistics Specialist, Distribution specialisation — Berufsfachschule Oberland, Thun · 2018
Lower Secondary Education, Secondary school, completed with career preparation — Oberstufenzentrum Emmental, Burgdorf · 2015
Driving licence Cat. B and BE, unlimited, no entries · CZV continuing education: 5 modules completed, driver card valid until 2027 · Forklift licence per SUVA guideline, licence R1 · First aid course and BLS-AED refresher 2024