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About Us
DX is a market leading provider of a wide range of delivery services, including parcel freight, secure, courier and logistics services. We provide a wide range of specialist delivery services to both business and residential addresses across the UK and Ireland. We have three divisions: DX Freight, DX Express and DX Logistics. Our approach is straight‑forward 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.
At DX, we are 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 such as office work, driver mate and warehousing during training. Apprentices will also undertake a range of training alongside their daily role, building skills and behaviours. Apprentices will obtain CPC licences as part of the programme, 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 safely and legally, ensuring compliance with all legal and company requirements at all times
* Complete daily checks, report defects immediately, and complete correct paperwork
* Scan all products using DX scanning equipment
* Ensure deliveries are loaded safely prior to leaving the depot
* Observe DX procedures and policies at all times
* Manage routing to achieve premium and timed deliveries
* Use correct equipment and PPE, ensuring it is in good order at all times
* Report all delivery and on‑road issues to the traffic office immediately
* Ensure customers receive deliveries in excellent condition every time
* Deal with any customer issues in a polite and effective manner
* Collect deliveries in line with given instructions and times
Qualifications & Entry Requirements
* 18 years or over
* Minimum of 12 months UK driving experience
* Category B licence
Benefits
* Competitive rates of pay
* Life assurance
* Enhanced maternity & paternity
* Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service plus 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
* Company healthcare after 6 months of continuous service, covering dental and optician fees (level 1)
There are a number of steps to be accepted as an apprentice. Your application will be considered by our partner, GTG, who provides the training. The process includes checks, submission of information, and completion of an English and numeracy assessment. If successful, you will then be invited for an interview.
Seniority Level
* Internship
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Truck transportation
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