Covering Letters

Writing a cover letter for the job role of a……

Picker Packer

The role of a picker Packer is primarily based within warehouse environments or on production lines. This role involves ‘Picking’ the goods, and ‘Packing’ them into containers such as boxes, crates or trays.

As a Picker Packer, you will be required to have a good level of physical fitness, an eye for detail, ability to use own initiative and be quick with your hands.

Although there are no particular qualifications, possessing a fork lift licence may be required, and a manual handling certification could be of use to get you ahead of the competition. As well as this, a basic level of reading, writing and maths would be required.

Many of these vacancies will be advertised on jobcentre websites and boards, in local newspapers and the websites of private warehouse and distribution companies. Agencies also source a majority of these types of vacancies, so registering with as many industrial recruitment agencies as possible would be a good place to start. You may also find some vacancies advertised on national job websites occasionally.
The application process is usually the submission of your CV and cover letter to either the recruitment department or the agency account manager. This will then be followed by an interview, and possibly a registration process if this is an agency vacancy. Some warehouse and distribution companies also request that applicants take part in a test to show their level of capability.

Main requirements for the role to remember when writing your cover letter:

Reading, numeracy and literacy skills – preferably at least level 2
Effective verbal and written communication
Good communication skills
Able to work both in a team and as an individual
Show attention to detail

Example cover letter for Picker Packer

Dear Sir / Madam,

Please find my CV attached in regards to your advertisement on (Enter Jobsite Here) for a Picker Packer within your warehouse at (Institute Name)

I have gained experience of this role in my previous employment, and whilst employed, I also achieved my counterbalance and reach forklift licence and completing my manual handling training.

I am aware of the requirements of the role, and as you can see from my attached CV, I have gained many transferable skills and experience in relation to this role and its demanding working environment.

I am available at anytime for interview, and if you require any further information, please feel free to contact me.

Kind regards

Applicant Name

Cover letter example for a delivery driver job. You can amend this letter as suitable and apply for latest job vacancies.

If you are interested in driving and like travelling to different destinations every day/week then being a Delivery Van Driver could be the right job for you. You could be responsible for delivering a number of different products from shopping, parcels, appliances etc.

Although there are not any specific qualifications you need for this role, you will need to be a good driver with a good driving record and clean licence and have a good general standard of English and Maths and feel comfortable in talking to people.

Cover Letter: Delivery Driver

Joshua Kinder

Hiring Manager
Learnist Ltd
30 Viva Street
London
6BH 11CH

20 May 2020

Dear Sirs

Further to your advertisement in the Learnist Courier for a delivery driver I would like you to consider my application.

Although I don’t have any experience the advertisement does state that it isn’t essential. I do have a clean driving licence, and passed my test more than five years ago. I understand that the work will involve driving a van with parcels from a local catalogue clothes company to their customers.

I do know the area reasonably well as I have lived in Colwyn Bay for the last ten years and prior to that I lived in Bangor.

I understand that the vehicle will be loaded ready for the driver in the mornings and the van is returned to the depot. It is really helpful that the route is planned in advance and that the van is loaded so that items for the last drop are the furthest from the door.

I have enclosed my CV which shows my work history, although I haven’t worked for the past few years as I wanted to stay at home with the children. They are now of an age where I am able to make arrangements for them after school and in the holidays.

I am available to attend an interview at any time convenient for you and I hope to hear from you soon.

Yours faithfully

Your name

Your Address

Cover Letter: Delivery Van Driver

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for the role of Delivery Van Driver

I have just seen your advert for a Delivery Van Driver position and I would be very keen to apply for this role.

I have a good working knowledge of many areas (could you say distance from where you live which is of course true) and enjoy driving. I believe that I am a safe driver and respect the products that I am delivering and want the customers to receive their items in excellent condition.

I am a hardworking individual who has a mature and responsible attitude towards my work. I am flexible on my approach to work and have no restrictions in terms of hours and I am able to make deadlines as required by the company.

I have had previous experience in (a similar role? Can you name what, who for and why you are looking to find a new role?)

I am very organised and dedicated person with excellent time management skills and I am now seeking a long term career and have enclosed my CV for you to look at my experience in detail.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

Delivery Driver Cover Letter Example

Dear Mr Lancaster,

I am applying in response to your advertisement published in the Hull Observer with regards to the Van Driver position for your offices at Beverley. I am interested in working in this position with your company and believe that my employment and education meets the required criteria for this position.

My work experience includes responsibility for management of all operations on the BuildIt Beverley branch site. I am involved in reviewing safety and emergency procedures, operating one of several fork lift trucks, checking deliveries in and out of the site and stock control within the office systems.

I particularly enjoy the delivery side of my current occupation and know I would be conscientious and happy to perform this role as my main job. I have a full clean driving licence, plus a fork lift operator’s licence, which I have held for eight years.

I would appreciate your consideration for this job opening as I believe that my skills are a suitable match for the job’s requirements. I appreciate your taking the time to review my credentials. Please feel free to get in touch with me for any clarifications that may be required.

Yours sincerely,

An Environment Officer ensures that people’s living and work surroundings are safe and healthy to live and work in. Usually you will gain a role such as this through completing a degree at university and then passing some professional exams to allow you to practice in this role.

You will need to be able to analyse information, write reports and present your findings to people so explaining information in a non technical manner.

If you are ready to apply for this role, please see below example which you can use as a guide.

Cover Letter for Environment Officer

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for an Environment Officer

I would like to apply for the role of Environment Officer which I have seen advertised (where) and (when).

I completed my degree in (name of subject) in (what year) – (Discuss some detail of the degree, what made you choose this course, why did you want to become an Environment Officer?).

Since completing my degree I have (done what, have you done any professional exams, been working in a similar environment)?

I have good communication skills and as part of my daily work I am always talking to different people, writing reports and analysing situations according to someone’s environment.

To date I have had some experience of dealing with noise pollution from businesses and people and dealing with these effectively, I have also been involved in some kitchens and assessing the suitability of that environment. I provide advice and measures/ plans to people as required and help them to ensure that the environment they are in is safe not only for them but everyone who comes into contact with the place.

I have enclosed my CV with this letter and also details of my degree and professional qualifications. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
In the meantime, thank you for taking the time to read my letter and CV and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

To be a Car Valet the first thing you will almost certainly need is a valid driving licence as you may need to move vehicles as part of the cleaning service.

A car valet usually cleans the inside and outside of cars, depending on the package that the client chooses this could involve cleaning windows, interior, shampooing seats, waxing, polishing etc.

You do not need specific qualifications for this role but having an idea of cars or similar previous experience would be an advantage. You need to be self motivated as you could often be working on your own.

If you have found a role you want to apply for, please see the below covering letter for an example.

Cover Letter: Car Valet

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Car Valet

I have recently seen that you are advertising for a Car Valet (in where did you see the advert) and I would like to apply for this role.

I haven’t done a role like this as such in my previous positions however I have always taken great pride in my own vehicles and keep them to a very high standard. I have also always cleaned my families’ cars and have also prepared some cars before they have been sold so I understand how high standards have to be.

I am a very self motivated person, I like to work hard and like to be kept busy so as well as being efficient in my skills, and I also do these accurately.

I am a confident person by nature and I enjoy working outside in a practical role. I have good customer service skills and always aim to provide the best service I can to my clients.

I have a full clean driving licence and have held this licence for (state how long).

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

If you have previous secretarial skills and have seen a role of School Secretary that you would like to apply for then you must ensure you have enough administrative and secretarial experience to do this busy role.

A school secretary is the one person who is in constant contact with many different people wearing many different hats in one day and you need to be an excellent communicator to perform this role well.

If you are looking for an idea on how to write your covering letter please see the below example.

Cover Letter Example for a School Secretary

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a School Secretary

I have recently seen your advert for a School Secretary and I would like to apply for this role.

I have had a number of years (say how many if true) experience in a secretarial position and am very interested in working as a school secretary. I understand the importance of education to society and feel that as I am an organised secretary that I could perform well in a school setting.

I have researched the role thoroughly and know that this role involves designing newsletters, typing letters, liaising with catering in terms of writing up menus etc, dealing with monies for school dinners or after school clubs etc. It is a very varied and busy role and this is something I am very interested in.

I work well as part of a team or on my own initiative and work well under pressure. I thrive off dealing with new challenges and feel that as my communication skills are excellent that I can relate to pupils, parents and teachers, colleagues alike.

I have enclosed my CV with my letter which details my previous experiences. I am available for interview at your convenience should you be interested in my skills.

Thank you for taking the time to read my CV and covering letter and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

If you are trying to write a covering letter for a Fork Lift Truck Operator and have a certificate/licence to work a forklift truck then the example below will be able to point you in the right direction.

Forklift truck operators load and unload good delivered that come into warehouses etc and transfer the items to the storage areas/locations they need to be in. Usually goods are delivered on pallets and this can be many products.

You will need to be coordinated to do this role and react quickly, follow strict instructions and gauge weights and have good special awareness.

Please see below example as a guide.

Cover Letter: Fork Lift Truck Operator

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Fork Lift Truck Operator

I have recently seen that your advert for a Fork Lift Truck Operator and I would like to apply for this role.

I have had previous experience driving a Fork Lift Truck and have gained my certificate/licence in (what year). (You could explain here what you have been doing in your previous role and why you are looking to continue in this way or if this is your first role into this industry then say so and make sure they are aware of whether you are looking to do an apprenticeship type scheme or not).

I feel that I am a confident person who is confident by nature. I have excellent special awareness and enjoy putting deliveries away and ensuring they are in the correct locations safely.

I get a real satisfaction from ensuring that I teach people to drive safely on the busy roads today and enjoy the challenges that this teaching sometimes brings.

I have a very patient nature and understand that in a role such as a Fork Lift Truck Operator it is important to not rush through jobs but work at an accurate and efficient speed as required by the company.

I am a very hard worker and thorough when it comes to my work, I do not like to leave work undone or not correct and will persevere until I have finished something to the end.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

In the role of a Sports Development Officer you will help to organised sports projects with the end result being to encourage people to be healthy and use exercise as part of their daily routine.

You will need to be passionate about sports and be able to motivate and encourage people and maybe communities.

If you have found a role you are passionate about and want to apply, please see the below covering letter you can use as a guide.

Cover Letter: Sports Development Officer

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Sports Development Officer

I have recently seen that you are looking for a sports development officer and I would like to apply for this role.

I am actively committed to sports having tried many different sports and always ready to try a new challenge. I have worked with many people in my local community setting up various cricket matches in the summer and fun things to get people involved and these have been a real success.

I like to maintain a healthy lifestyle and like to ensure that people I am working with do the same. Exercise makes people feel better and I like to ensure that people feel as good as they possibly can. I feel that I am a very motivated person and able to motivate others.

I have excellent communication skills and feel that I work well with others. I like to come up with new ideas and new challenges and am a very committed member of the team.

I would like to continue my career and do some professional sports qualifications to ensure that I am the best at my role for the business I work for. I have worked with children and adults alike and am able to relate to many different types of personality.

I have enclosed my CV for your consideration. Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

If you are looking to get into journalism and have seen a job you wish to apply for then it is important to have a good covering letter to send along with your CV.

You can get into journalism through training at college or university or through a work experience placement joining a local newspaper and training on the job.

To be a good journalist you will have to have an enquiring mind and be able to ask questions and think on your feet. You will also need to be good at researching and making sure that you have got your facts right.

If you have decided this is the career for you and you have found a job to apply for please see below for an example you could use.

Cover Letter: Journalist

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for the role of Journalist

I have recently seen your advert for a Journalist with your newspaper and I would be very interested in applying for this role. I have had previous experience of working for a small local magazine and ensuring that stories I researched were newsworthy and printed and I am now seeking a new role that I can get my teeth into.

I have always had a mind that questions things and feel that this is what makes me a good journalist. At college/university I did a journalism element doing (explain what, if this is true) and this has confirmed that this is the role I want to do as my career choice.

I am very hard working and persistent and I like to make sure I get my facts correct and enjoy then seeing my article published.

I am very organised and dedicated and I am now seeking a long term career and have enclosed my CV for you to look at my experience in detail.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

If you have decided that you want to work for the local government and have found a role in which you want to apply for then you should be aware of what the role involves. As a Local Government Officer you will be responsible for ensuring that council policies that are made are put into place and adhered to. To do this role you will need to be a very organised person who can deal with a number of different roles and people.

If you would like some help in writing your covering letter, please see the below letter which you can use as a guide.

Cover Letter for a Government Officer

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Local Government Officer

I would like to apply for the role of Local Government Officer and have enclosed my latest CV for you to see in detail my skills and experiences.

In my previous roles I have been responsible for writing and submitting reports based on my findings and then presenting my findings in meetings. I feel that I am a confident communicator and like to research and thoroughly understand the information so that I am able to explain if effectively to my colleagues and managers.

I have always had to manage and keep accurate and very detailed records and this has been both on a computer database system as well as manually. I have also managed a budget for my team and had some supervisory experience. I believe that all these factors will transfer well into this role, combined with my passion for local government and having such a keen interest in local government.

I do hope that you will consider my previous experience for this role as I would be very keen to begin a career within local government and am able to do whatever training and learning there is to do to ensure that I do this role effectively.

I am available for an interview at your convenience and happy to answer any questions you may have regarding my experiences.

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and CV and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

If you are interested in becoming a Driving Instructor, it is important to remember that you will have to train as an Approved Driving Instructor and register with the Driving Standards Agency. Without doing this you will be unable to teach people to drive.

A driving instructor must be a calm and patient person who can communicate effectively with a variety of people and get the best out of them when they are feeling unsure.

A driving instructor must be a good driver and be confident of being able to teach other people how to drive safely and correctly on the busy roads today.

If this is still something you are interested in, please see the below covering letter example which may help you when applying for new roles.

Cover Letter: Driving Instructor

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Driving Instructor

I have recently seen that you are advertising for a Driving Instructor and I would like to apply for this role.

I am already registered with the Driving Standards Agency and have been teaching pupils on a private basis to learn to drive but I now feel that I want to work as part of a wider team and company such as yourselves.

I have taken my advanced driving test (if true or mention the highest driving qualification you have) and have been a careful driver since the age of or for how many years.

I get a real satisfaction from ensuring that I teach people to drive safely on the busy roads today and enjoy the challenges that this teaching sometimes brings.

I am a very patient person with a good sense of humour and I like to make my pupils feel confident when they are learning to drive and always ensure that I take them at their own pace.

I am always keen to keep up to date on my knowledge and skills of driving and regularly test myself on different areas and learn road names etc. I regularly attend courses and briefings relevant to driving and pride myself on keeping my knowledge as up to date as possible ensuring I pass the best of this onto my pupils.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME