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

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  • čas přidán 2. 12. 2021
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  • @aquanick2001
    @aquanick2001 Před 2 lety +717

    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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +43

      Thanks so much!!!!

    • @showsthatgame
      @showsthatgame Před 2 lety +10

      Heehaw compared to a construction worker mate

    • @showsthatgame
      @showsthatgame Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @union310
      @union310 Před 2 lety +7

      Are you happy paying tax whilst they don't?

    • @aquanick2001
      @aquanick2001 Před 2 lety +4

      @@union310 who is “they”?

  • @tombartram7384
    @tombartram7384 Před 2 lety +190

    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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +21

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

    • @Star5dg
      @Star5dg Před 2 lety +6

      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
      @leonarddavies288 Před rokem +4

      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
      @gl2773 Před rokem

      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
      @stevenschmidt7542 Před rokem

      this job is very very hard

  • @ryanelliott6457
    @ryanelliott6457 Před 2 lety +131

    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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +5

      Thanks

    • @ryhu5642
      @ryhu5642 Před 2 lety +11

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

    • @maselm
      @maselm Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @ryhu5642
      @ryhu5642 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @jasonclarke7422
    @jasonclarke7422 Před 2 lety +109

    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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +2

      Hahaha thanks so much

    • @barrywilliams4866
      @barrywilliams4866 Před 2 lety +4

      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
      @jasonclarke7422 Před 2 lety +1

      @@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
      @barrywilliams4866 Před 2 lety +3

      @@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....

  • @MrGrunter0
    @MrGrunter0 Před 2 lety +159

    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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +14

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

    • @gameryears5282
      @gameryears5282 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @phantombigballs8165
      @phantombigballs8165 Před 2 lety +8

      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
      @helenHTID Před 2 lety +3

      @@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
      @richardevans7035 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @Phil-Mecrakin
    @Phil-Mecrakin Před 2 lety +161

    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.

  • @04williamsl
    @04williamsl Před 2 lety +46

    "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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +5

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

    • @sukotu23
      @sukotu23 Před 2 lety +1

      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
      @04williamsl Před 2 lety

      @@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
    @lukerogers151 Před 2 lety +71

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

  • @TheWorldOfWalter
    @TheWorldOfWalter Před 2 lety +165

    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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +14

      Appreciate that comment a lot

    • @lewissoar5573
      @lewissoar5573 Před 2 lety +5

      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
      @subplex75656 Před rokem

      @Simon 1985 nice paragraph

  • @Nathan-cc1ej
    @Nathan-cc1ej Před 2 lety +81

    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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +5

      Thank you very much for your comment man I appreciate it

  • @Crimsonyte21
    @Crimsonyte21 Před 9 měsíci +13

    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...

  • @ChristianMartt
    @ChristianMartt Před 4 měsíci +1

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

  • @MrTerryb1956
    @MrTerryb1956 Před 2 lety +41

    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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @Markyreg
    @Markyreg Před 2 lety +39

    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 👌👍

  • @frenchquarteralan
    @frenchquarteralan Před 2 lety +12

    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.

  • @designpatterns8168
    @designpatterns8168 Před 2 lety +9

    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.

  • @fletchsrv
    @fletchsrv Před 2 lety +11

    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.

  • @mr.s5333
    @mr.s5333 Před 2 lety +41

    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 👍

  • @moonpie21012
    @moonpie21012 Před 6 měsíci

    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!

  • @TheDeadofNightAmbience
    @TheDeadofNightAmbience Před 8 měsíci +1

    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.

  • @sheilam4525
    @sheilam4525 Před 2 lety +15

    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!

  • @goflydrone6447
    @goflydrone6447 Před 2 lety +64

    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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +3

      Wow thanks for that, really appreciate it, take car

    • @Cial
      @Cial Před 2 lety +5

      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
      @user.0704 Před 2 lety

      @@ZacJonesCZcams you take car too lad 🚗

    • @urbanrc7237
      @urbanrc7237 Před rokem

      @@Cial 💀

  • @jameshollyoak8230
    @jameshollyoak8230 Před 8 měsíci

    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

  • @Summertime45356
    @Summertime45356 Před 2 lety +3

    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 🤜

  • @ritch8088
    @ritch8088 Před 2 lety +28

    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.

  • @lakesideaudio
    @lakesideaudio Před 2 lety +14

    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

  • @kopilkaiser3903
    @kopilkaiser3903 Před 10 měsíci +1

    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 😂😂😂

  • @sarahwalters6979
    @sarahwalters6979 Před 2 lety +53

    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

  • @Dontoyzy777
    @Dontoyzy777 Před 2 lety +48

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

    • @ZacJonesYouTube
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +1

      Appreciate that man 💪

    • @carlmarquardt994
      @carlmarquardt994 Před 2 lety

      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?

  • @dj_paultuk7052
    @dj_paultuk7052 Před 2 lety +43

    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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @sukchainroth1584
      @sukchainroth1584 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @shabiraziz4
    @shabiraziz4 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @osantiagues
    @osantiagues Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @jazzles_d
    @jazzles_d Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @danielhenry8098
    @danielhenry8098 Před 2 lety +21

    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 💪

  • @WhatsForTea
    @WhatsForTea Před 2 lety +76

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

  • @rob9994
    @rob9994 Před 8 měsíci +4

    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!

  • @amaanali7715
    @amaanali7715 Před 2 lety +3

    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
    @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +118

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

    • @OneLove101.
      @OneLove101. Před 2 lety +6

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

    • @scotty6346
      @scotty6346 Před 2 lety +4

      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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @ZacJonesYouTube
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +1

      @@OneLove101. thanks so much

    • @vicar19
      @vicar19 Před 2 lety

      Get ya seatbelt on

  • @crazycatlady.
    @crazycatlady. Před rokem +2

    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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před rokem +1

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

  • @mc4067
    @mc4067 Před 2 lety +1

    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.

  • @mistrydip2k
    @mistrydip2k Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @flibbertigibbet6200
    @flibbertigibbet6200 Před 2 lety +22

    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.

  • @EarlEBird-fz6yr
    @EarlEBird-fz6yr Před rokem

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

  • @CJ-111
    @CJ-111 Před 9 měsíci +2

    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

  • @smith077906
    @smith077906 Před 2 lety +28

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

  • @iantho
    @iantho Před 2 lety +6

    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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks so much

    • @smrangers22
      @smrangers22 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @carlosdr10yt31
    @carlosdr10yt31 Před 8 měsíci

    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

  • @helengreaves8273
    @helengreaves8273 Před rokem

    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

  • @ScrotusXL
    @ScrotusXL Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @truth3358
    @truth3358 Před 2 lety +10

    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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety

      Wow thank you very much 💯 best of luck with business

  • @edcameron
    @edcameron Před 2 lety

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

  • @Aj-om4dt
    @Aj-om4dt Před 2 lety +2

    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 👍

  • @v6tex
    @v6tex Před 2 lety +12

    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.

  • @carolynhollingworth4082
    @carolynhollingworth4082 Před 2 lety +3

    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

  • @shootingracing379
    @shootingracing379 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @skodakatie7341
    @skodakatie7341 Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @BLX187
    @BLX187 Před 2 lety +5

    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

  • @johnycc5728
    @johnycc5728 Před 2 lety +8

    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

  • @Ryan-Dempsey
    @Ryan-Dempsey Před 4 měsíci

    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 :)

  • @KrisSu.
    @KrisSu. Před dnem

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

  • @LeyeInshe-fq1fq
    @LeyeInshe-fq1fq Před 11 měsíci +2

    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:)

  • @FridayAdventureClub
    @FridayAdventureClub Před 2 lety +15

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

    • @ZacJonesYouTube
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @bing9291
      @bing9291 Před 2 lety

      @@ZacJonesCZcams Looks like he did Zac

  • @aks3245
    @aks3245 Před rokem

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

  • @richardmadden8742
    @richardmadden8742 Před 2 lety +1

    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!!

  • @gmc9451
    @gmc9451 Před 2 lety +13

    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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @havocfire1ten
    @havocfire1ten Před 8 měsíci +9

    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
      @Gina-oi1gu Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @havocfire1ten
      @havocfire1ten Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@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
      @Gina-oi1gu Před 7 měsíci

      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
      @havocfire1ten Před 7 měsíci

      @@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
      @Gina-oi1gu Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @MrBellyElliot
    @MrBellyElliot Před 2 lety

    Honestly - found this on my CZcams 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!

  • @whatthemoondoes3568
    @whatthemoondoes3568 Před 2 lety +2

    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!

  • @ridersrepublic_4017
    @ridersrepublic_4017 Před 2 lety +6

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

    • @ZacJonesYouTube
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +4

      Best of luck, you got this

    • @EinkOLED
      @EinkOLED Před 2 lety

      Become a bus driver, easier job and better paid.

  • @snakeman9902
    @snakeman9902 Před 2 lety +8

    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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @jondeanedits
    @jondeanedits Před 2 lety +2

    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. :)

  • @gregcranham
    @gregcranham Před 8 měsíci +1

    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! :)

  • @L____
    @L____ Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @petew9087
    @petew9087 Před 2 lety +32

    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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +5

      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
      @misssparky5574 Před 2 lety +2

      @@ZacJonesCZcams 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
      @truthseeker3536 Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @ingil9962
    @ingil9962 Před 2 lety

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

  • @josephlong6284
    @josephlong6284 Před 2 lety

    this is seriously fascinating to know what happens behind the scenes - you lot do great work ! thankyou for sharing

  • @johntheman2006
    @johntheman2006 Před 2 lety +3

    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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @benz.
    @benz. Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @kyarnell794
    @kyarnell794 Před 2 lety

    Your video has made me appreciate my Amazon driver. Thanks for all your hard work Zac.

  • @cricticalthinking
    @cricticalthinking Před 2 lety +1

    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.

  • @hermanmunster3358
    @hermanmunster3358 Před 2 lety +7

    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.

  • @lindsaybelderson7735
    @lindsaybelderson7735 Před 2 lety +46

    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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +3

      Thanks for the comment

    • @andrewroberts1965
      @andrewroberts1965 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @tortozza
      @tortozza Před 2 lety

      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
      @Ghost-ux4fl Před 2 lety

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

    • @Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040
      @Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040 Před 2 lety

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

  • @chilam6227
    @chilam6227 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant mate you guys deserve a medal. Hopefully youtube will reward you. Thanks for sharing!

  • @juliewales
    @juliewales Před 2 lety +1

    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.

  • @kylekane1524
    @kylekane1524 Před 2 lety +42

    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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +6

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

    • @jwilloughby6175
      @jwilloughby6175 Před 2 lety +2

      That would be the logical thing to do with the parcels

    • @kylekane1524
      @kylekane1524 Před 2 lety +1

      @@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
      @richardevans7035 Před 2 lety +1

      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 ,

  • @dlopes3584
    @dlopes3584 Před 2 lety +5

    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 👏

  • @nickrendell4300
    @nickrendell4300 Před 2 lety

    Always appreciate the person who delivers a parcel to me it’s a hard job, you guys/gals keep the country moving.

  • @yeashah
    @yeashah Před 2 lety +1

    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.

  • @julianheritage6436
    @julianheritage6436 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @callamward1355
    @callamward1355 Před 2 lety +4

    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🤣

  • @julierutter4612
    @julierutter4612 Před 2 lety

    Zac,
    So....much respect & a Massive THANK YOU😊
    We have many Amason deliverys
    I always say thankyou & appreciate each & every one of you
    Very demanding + busy day
    Well Done!!!

  • @tewby
    @tewby Před 2 lety +1

    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..

  • @MrClingclong
    @MrClingclong Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @kevr4698
    @kevr4698 Před 2 lety +4

    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

  • @KieWalk
    @KieWalk Před 2 lety

    Appreciate these type of videos. Always nice to see the ins and outs of it. Thank you.

  • @RetroScar
    @RetroScar Před 2 lety +2

    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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety +1

      It is crazy how one customer can utterly change your vibe

    • @ChsM-jk4oy
      @ChsM-jk4oy Před 15 dny

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

  • @simoncook7456
    @simoncook7456 Před 2 lety +8

    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
      @ZacJonesYouTube  Před 2 lety

      Thank you Simon

    • @EinkOLED
      @EinkOLED Před 2 lety

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

    • @samuelwhite7856
      @samuelwhite7856 Před 2 lety

      @@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
      @techgamer1597 Před 2 lety

      @@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.

  • @mrrostien
    @mrrostien Před 2 lety +3

    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.

  • @andyburland965
    @andyburland965 Před 2 lety +1

    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!

  • @fraza65
    @fraza65 Před 2 lety

    Keep up the good work mate! This video was a great to see what goes into our little taps on a phone screen. I hope more people see this.