Overview
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About DX
DX are a market leading provider of a wide range of delivery services, including parcel freight, secure, courier and logistics services. We provide services to business and residential addresses across the UK and Ireland, with three divisions: DX Freight, DX Express and DX Logistics. Our approach is straightforward and no-nonsense. Our goal is to Deliver Exactly to our customers requirements. Key to what we do at DX is our people and we are incredibly proud of the dedicated team we have built.
DX is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all irrespective of race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation, age or socio-economic background.
Job Description
The Urban Driver Apprenticeship is a 15-month programme where apprentices will learn all aspects of professional driving as well as gaining their Category C1 (7.5t) Licence. This is with a view to moving to a full-time 7.5t Driver position within DX upon completion of the apprenticeship. Responsibilities include non-driving duties relevant to the role including office work, drivers mate and warehousing during training. Apprentices will undertake training alongside their daily role to build knowledge, skills and behaviours. Apprentices will obtain CPC licences as part of the Urban Driver Apprentice programme, which is a legal requirement to drive LGV vehicles.
Key Tasks / Areas of Responsibility
* Represent DX in a professional manner at all times
* Carry out all tasks required as part of the apprenticeship training
* Drive vehicles in a safe and legal manner, ensuring compliance with all legal and company requirements
* Complete daily checks, report defects immediately, and ensure correct paperwork
* Ensure all products are scanned using DX scanning equipment
* Load deliveries safely prior to leaving the depot
* Observe DX procedures and policies at all times
* Manage routing to achieve premium and timed deliveries
* Ensure correct equipment and PPE are in good order and used at all times
* Report any delivery or on-road issues to the traffic office promptly
* Ensure customers receive deliveries in excellent condition
* Deal with customer issues politely and effectively
* Ensure collections are made in line with given instructions and times
Qualifications / Entry Requirements
Applicants must be 18 or over and have a minimum of 12 months UK driving experience, and as a minimum have:
* Category B licence
Benefits
DX offers a range of benefits. The most recent addition is Company Healthcare (eligible after 6 months of continuous service) with Level 1 coverage for dental care and optician fees, among other benefits. Other benefits include:
* Competitive Rates of Pay
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
* Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
* Long Service Recognition scheme
* Company Pension Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
* DX Discounts Portal
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
Application & Process
There are steps to be considered for apprenticeship. You may be asked to speak with our training partner GTG, complete checks, submit information, and complete an English and Numeracy assessment. If successful at this stage, you will be invited to interview.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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