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Courier cover letter template
A structured letter with example content specific to this role. Replace the bracketed placeholders and adjust the details to the job you're actually applying for.
How to structure it
Opening
Name the role and, in one line, the strongest reason you're a fit. Skip the throat-clearing.
Middle
One or two paragraphs of real, specific evidence: what you did, and the result. This is where most letters go generic. Yours shouldn't.
Why this employer
One genuine, specific reason you want this job at this company, not any company. Vague enthusiasm reads as a template that wasn't customised.
Close
Thank them, note your resume is attached, and make it easy to reach you.
Re: Application for Courier
I'm writing to apply for the Courier position with [Company Name]. I have a current driver's licence, solid road knowledge and a track record of hitting delivery windows without cutting corners on handling or safety.
In my most recent courier work, I managed a full day route of parcel and document deliveries, using GPS and logistics software to reorder stops when addresses changed or traffic blocked a route. I kept proof-of-delivery records accurate on a mobile device for every drop and dealt with customer questions about missed time slots directly, which kept complaint escalations to a minimum over the run.
[add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to] is what draws me to [Company Name] specifically, and I'd welcome the chance to bring my route planning and customer handling experience to your delivery team.
Thank you for considering my application. I've attached my resume and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to your delivery operations.
Getting it right
- Keep it to one page. A hiring manager spends seconds on this before deciding whether to read your resume.
- Address a named person where you can find one, rather than "To Whom It May Concern".
- Don't repeat your resume line for line. Use the letter to add context a bullet point can't: why this role, why now, why here.
- Match the tone of the job ad. A formal listing calls for a formal letter; a casual one gives you room to write more like yourself.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Make it specific to the actual employer before you send it.