Contract: Permanent /40 Hours Per Week minimum
Hourly Rate: £15.27ph overtime paid at enhanced rates
Location: DPD Dunstable, Unit 4, Humphrys Road, Woodside Industrial Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4TP
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
DPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.
DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.
As a Class 1 Driver for DPD your key responsibilities will include:
Executing bulk collections and deliveries from our nationwide network of depots and major customers with utmost precision and efficiency.
Adhering strictly to time-critical deadlines and predetermined collection schedules.
Maintaining the highest standards of service delivery to uphold our reputation for excellence.
Meticulously maintaining accurate records and journey details in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Participating in loading and unloading operations as required, ensuring cargo integrity and safety protocols are followed.
This role needs an individual with a professional manner, a flexible approach and strong interpersonal skills. Structured overtime opportunities
Access to a modern, well-maintained fleet
Minimum of one year's experience operating LGV C+E vehicles.
# Valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement.
# Valid UK Digital Tachograph Card.
The nature of this role demands strict adherence to regulatory requirements and professional standards in the logistics industry. Holiday trading
Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
Free onsite car parking for all employees
Unum Help@Hand - essential health and wellbeing services for all employees and eligible family members
Discounted shopping from 100's of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses
DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.
If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you!