On-demand convenience platform, Swiggy said it has launch an accelerator programme that allows its delivery executives to transition into full-time, managerial-level jobs with a fixed salary and additional benefits.
Under its ‘Step-Ahead’ programme, Swiggy said it is aiming to give an opportunity to those executives who want to move from their current flexible engagement with the company to a dedicated, managerial role, said in a statement.
Swiggy is formalising this process and intends to reserve at least 20% of all Fleet Manager hires for its delivery executives.
Swiggy Vice President, Operations, Mihir Rajesh Shah Said :
Swiggy has over 2.7 lakh delivery partners across the country.
The Swiggy said, to be eligible for the role of a Fleet Manager, a Swiggy delivery executive “must hold a college degree, possess communication skills and basic computer knowledge and should have been delivering with Swiggy for a few years”.
Swiggy said it is also considering reducing the tenure requirement to around two years of association with the company.
Over the years, many delivery executives have joined the platform as fleet managers, Swiggy said.
Swiggy said its delivery partners receive benefits such as accident insurance and medical cover, personal loans, legal assistance, Covid income support, emergency support, income support during accident or illness recovery, bereavement leaves, period time off, maternity cover, among many others.