Overview
Contract: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week minimum
* Hourly Rate: £16.35ph plus £2.72ph night rate between 18:00 to 06:00 plus £19.86 subsistence allowance per day plus £8.81 food allowance per day.
* Location: DPD Hub 3 Oldbury
* Days of Work: Monday to Friday
* Start Window: 12:00 - 21:00
DPD UK is a member of Geopost, a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and aims to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK, delivering the best service with the best technology and the best people in the industry. DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.
Job Description
As a Class 1 Relief / Tramper driver, you will be entrusted with the critical responsibility of executing bulk collections and deliveries between various DPD sites and customers throughout the United Kingdom. This is a Relief / Tramping role and you will be required to sleep in your lorry 4 nights a week at a secure DPD Location.
Responsibilities
* Operating state-of-the-art heavy goods vehicles to transport pallet loads to HGV-compatible locations.
* Adhering strictly to predetermined shift patterns to ensure timely and consistent service delivery.
* Undertaking a minimum of four nights per week away from base, utilising secure company locations for overnight stays.
* Maintaining professionalism while representing DPD during all customer interactions.
* Efficiently managing a designated regional territory surrounding the base depot.
* Ensuring compliance with road safety regulations and company policies.
* Upholding vehicle maintenance and cleanliness standards.
* Accurately completing all necessary documentation and digital records for deliveries and collections.
* Proactively communicating with dispatch and management to address operational challenges or delays.
* Demonstrating responsibility, self-motivation and dedication to maintaining DPD\'s reputation for exceptional service.
Qualifications
What we\'re looking for:
* 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 also look for:
* Recognise the value of providing great customer service
* Ability to work to deadlines, be flexible and go above and beyond
* Friendly, approachable, positive, resourceful and professional
* Ability to multi-task and problem solve
* Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure
* Proficiency in using GPS
* Basic mechanical knowledge for minor vehicle troubleshooting
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Demonstrating the core DPD DNA Values of: Honesty, Respect, Passion, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability
Benefits
* Holiday trading
* Enhanced maternity and paternity package
* Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
* Unum Help@Hand - essential health and wellbeing services for you and eligible family members
* Health Kiosks visiting every location
* Vitality at Work
* 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
* Free eye tests and support with glasses for employees who regularly use a screen
* Free company uniform
* Full training and induction
* Fully funded CPC renewal
* Modern and well maintained fleet
Joining DPD can lead to a stable job and career. DPD recognises and develops talent with promotion opportunities. If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers\' promises, apply today.
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