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About DX: DX are a market leading provider of parcel freight, secure, courier and logistics services 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 is our people.
DX is committed to 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 and gain their Category C1 (7.5t) Licence, with a view to moving to a full-time 7.5t Driver position within DX on completion of the apprenticeship.
Responsibilities include non-driving duties relevant to the role, such as office work, drivers mate and warehousing during training. Apprentices will undertake a range of training alongside their daily role to build knowledge, skills and behaviours. Apprentices will obtain CPC licences as part of the Urban Driver Apprentice programme; this 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
* Undertake daily checks, report defects, and complete correct paperwork
* Scan products 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 timely deliveries
* Ensure correct equipment and PPE are in good order and used
* Report on-road/delivery issues to the traffic office
* Ensure customers receive deliveries in excellent condition
* Handle customer issues politely and effectively
* Make collections 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 at minimum:
* Category B licence
Benefits
DX rewards its employees with a range of benefits, including Company Healthcare after 6 months of continuous service (company-paid scheme at Level 1, covering dental care and optician fees, among other things). 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
* Company Pension Scheme
* Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
* DX Discounts Portal
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
There are steps to be accepted as an apprentice. You may be asked to speak with our training partner GTG, complete checks, submit information and take English and Numeracy assessments. If successful, you will be called for an interview. We look forward to hearing from you!
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