Contract: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week
Hourly Rate: £15.52ph additional night rate between 18:00 to 06:00
Location: DPD Carlisle, Bacard Way, Kingmoor Park North, Carlisle, CA6 4FD
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 LGV Driver for our Transport Department, you'll be responsible for:
Making bulk collections and deliveries between various DPD sites and customers nationwide
Driving a modern and well-maintained fleet on agreed shift patterns, delivering to HGV-friendly locations
Conducting thorough pre-trip inspections of your vehicle to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with safety regulations
Maintaining accurate logs of your journeys, including driving hours, rest periods, and any incidents or delays
Adhering to all road traffic laws and company policies, prioritising safe driving practices at all times
Managing your time efficiently to meet delivery schedules while complying with drivers' hours regulations
Handling paperwork accurately, including delivery notes, customs documents, and other relevant forms
Participating in relevant training programmes to enhance your skills and stay updated with industry best practices
A valid UK Class 1 Driving Licence
Minimum 12 months Class 1 experience
A valid UK Digital Tachograph Card
Ability to load / unload trailers where needed
Excellent geographical knowledge of UK roads and delivery routes
Can work to deadlines, are flexible and always go 'above and beyond'
Have basic mechanical knowledge for minor vehicle troubleshooting
Holiday trading
Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
Free company uniform
Full and unique training and induction
Unum Help@Hand - essential health and wellbeing services for all employees and eligible family members.
Free On Site Parking
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!