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Overview
An exciting new Urban Driver Apprentice - 7.5t Driver opportunity at DX.
DX are a market leading provider of a wide range of delivery services, including parcel freight, secure, courier and logistics services. We provide specialist delivery services to both business and residential addresses across the UK and Ireland. 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.
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 and gain their Category C1 (7.5t) licence, with the view to moving into a full‑time 7.5t Driver position within DX upon completion.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Complete all daily checks, report defects immediately and complete correct paperwork.
* Scan all products using DX scanning equipment.
* Load deliveries safely before leaving the depot.
* Observe DX procedures and policies at all times.
* Manage routing to ensure premium and timed deliveries are achieved.
* Ensure all delivery and on‑road issues are reported to the traffic office immediately.
* Deliver excellent customer service and handle customer issues politely and effectively.
* Collect in line with given instructions and times.
Qualifications / Entry Requirements
* 18 years old or over.
* Minimum of 12 months UK driving experience.
* Valid Category B licence.
* Will be required to obtain a CPC licence as part of the programme.
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 available after 6 months of continuous service.
Next Steps
If you’re interested, please apply. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants will need to complete checks, an English and numeracy assessment, and an interview with our partner, GTG, who delivers the training.
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