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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. Your role is integral to maintaining the efficiency and reliability of our logistics network. As this is a Relief / Tramping role, you will be required to sleep in your lorry 4 nights a week at a secure DPD Location.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Operating state-of-the-art heavy goods vehicles to transport pallet loads to HGV-compatible locations.
2. Adhering strictly to predetermined shift patterns to ensure timely and consistent service delivery.
3. Demonstrating a high level of commitment by undertaking a minimum of four nights per week away from base, utilising secure company locations for overnight stays.
4. Maintaining absolute professionalism while representing DPD during all customer interactions.
5. Efficiently managing and being accountable for a designated regional territory surrounding your assigned base depot.
6. Ensuring compliance with all relevant road safety regulations and company policies.
7. Upholding the highest standards of vehicle maintenance and cleanliness to reflect the company's commitment to excellence.
8. Accurately completing all necessary documentation and digital records associated with deliveries and collections.
9. Proactively communicating with dispatch and management teams to address any operational challenges or delays.
Qualifications
What we're looking for:
To be considered for the role you must have:
* A valid UK Class 1 Driving Licence
* 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
* 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
Additional Information
About our Benefits
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. To name but a few…
* 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 thousands 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
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