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A livreur in France usually means a delivery driver on a van round, though the word also covers bike couriers and furniture deliverers. A parcel delivery day starts at the depot before sunrise: you collect your parcels, scan them into the handheld terminal and load the van in the order of your round.

Then you drive the route, find parking in narrow streets, deliver to homes, shops and parcel lockers, and get a signature or photo as proof of delivery. When nobody answers, you leave a notice or drop the parcel at a relay point. In the afternoon you may collect parcels from business customers before returning to the depot to hand back undelivered items and cash. Furniture and appliance deliverers work in pairs and also carry goods inside and sometimes install them.

Resume example

[First name Last name]

Delivery Driver | Parcel Rounds, Van up to 3.5 t, Handheld Scanner

[City] · [phone] · [email]

Profile

Delivery driver with [x] years on parcel rounds for a carrier subcontractor. I load my van by route, deliver [x] stops a day to homes and businesses, handle collections and keep failed deliveries low by calling customers when access is difficult.

Experience

Delivery Driver, parcel delivery subcontractor, [City]

[month year] to present

  • Delivered a daily round of around [x] stops to homes, shops and relay points in a dense urban area
  • Loaded the van in route order each morning and adapted the sequence to traffic and access restrictions
  • Called customers before delivery in difficult buildings and reduced missed deliveries on my round
  • Handled business pickups in the afternoon and returned undelivered parcels with correct scanning
  • Kept the van clean and reported damage or faults to the fleet manager

Resume headlines

  • Delivery Driver | Parcel Rounds, Van up to 3.5 t, Handheld Scanner
  • Livreur | Furniture and Appliance Delivery, Two-person Team, Installation
  • Bike Courier moving to Van Delivery | Urban Routes, Customer Service

Summaries for your profile

Entry level

Holder of a driving licence B with experience as a bike courier in [City]. I know the city centre well, I am used to delivering quickly in all weather and I want to move to a van delivery round with a parcel carrier.

Experienced

Delivery driver with [x] years on parcel rounds for a carrier subcontractor. I load my van by route, deliver [x] stops a day to homes and businesses, handle collections and keep failed deliveries low by calling customers when access is difficult.

Career change

Former restaurant waiter moving into delivery. I am used to physical days, time pressure and direct contact with customers, I hold a clean licence B and I know the [City] area well.

Tips

  • Put your licence category and how long you have held it at the top.
  • Mention the areas you know well, since local knowledge saves time on a round.
  • State the type of delivery: parcels, food, pharmacy, furniture, refrigerated.
  • Say if you have a clean driving record or no recent penalty points, if true.
  • Keep it to one page with short bullets.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Forgetting the licence date or category.
  • Mixing platform gig work and salaried jobs without explaining the status.
  • Listing vague duties like « deliveries » without the type of goods or volume.
  • Leaving out early start availability.

Working as a courier in France

No diploma is required. A licence B is needed for vans up to 3.5 tonnes; heavier vehicles require a C1 or C licence and the FIMO training, renewed through the FCO every five years. Many delivery drivers work for subcontractors of parcel carriers, while food and bike couriers often work as micro-entrepreneurs through platforms, with their own social contributions. Some employers provide a short initial training. Cities are adding low-emission zones and delivery time rules, which affect rounds. Basic French helps with customers and notices. Search for « livreur », « chauffeur livreur », « livreur VL » or « coursier ».

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Frequently asked questions

Can I work as a courier with a foreign driving licence?

A licence from an EU or EEA country is valid in France. A licence from outside the EU is generally recognised for one year after you become resident, then must be exchanged if your country has an agreement with France. Check on the ANTS website, because employers need a valid licence for insurance.

Do I need a heavy vehicle licence for delivery jobs?

No for most parcel jobs, which use vans up to 3.5 tonnes and only need licence B. Larger trucks need licence C or C1 and the FIMO professional training. Some furniture delivery jobs use heavier vehicles, so check the ad.

Should I mention bike delivery on my resume?

Yes. It shows you know the city, work in all weather and deal with customers. If you worked as a self-employed rider for platforms, say so and present it like any other experience, with the areas and type of orders.

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