Hourly Rate: £16.35ph plus £2.72ph night rate between 18:00 to 06:00
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Hours of Work: Monday 17:45 - 03:15, Tuesday - Friday 17:45 - 01:00
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.
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
* Performing trailer swaps or overseeing live unloading and reloading of your trailer, depending on individual customer needs
* 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
* Communicating effectively with dispatchers, customers, and colleagues to ensure smooth operations and timely deliveries
* 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
* Representing DPD professionally through your conduct and appearance, maintaining positive customer relations
* Reporting any vehicle faults, accidents, or other issues promptly to the appropriate personnel
* Participating in relevant training programmes to enhance your skills and stay updated with industry best practices
To be considered for the role you must have:
* A valid UK Class 1 Driving Licence
* Minimum 12 months Class 1 experience
* A valid UK CPC Card
* A valid UK Digital Tachograph Card
* Ability to load / unload trailers where needed
* Excellent geographical knowledge of UK roads and delivery routes
We are also looking for you to demonstrate that you:
* Recognise the value of providing great customer service
* Can work to deadlines, are flexible and always go 'above and beyond'
* Are friendly, approachable, positive, resourceful and professional
* Are able to multi-task and problem solve
* Have strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure
* Are proficient in using GPS
* Have basic mechanical knowledge for minor vehicle troubleshooting
* Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Demonstrating the core DPD DNA Values of: Honesty, Respect, Passion, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability
We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability.
* Holiday trading
* Enhanced maternity and paternity package
* Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
* Free company uniform
* Full and unique training and induction
* Fully funded CPC renewal
* Health Kiosks visiting every location
* 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
* Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
* 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 is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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