* Contract: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week minimum
* Hourly Rate: £15.28ph + £2.52ph additional night rate between 18:00 to 06:00 + £19.86 subsistence allowance per day + £8.81 food allowance per day.
* Location: DPD Gloucester, Jessops Court, Quedgeley, Gloucester GL2 2A
* Days of Work: Monday to Friday
* Shift Window: 12:00 - 21:00
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 over £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.
DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.
Job Description
As a Class 1 Tramper driver, your responsibilities will include:
* Making bulk collections and deliveries between various DPD sites and customers nationwide.
* Driving a modern fleet on an agreed shift pattern, delivering palette loads to HGV-friendly locations.
* Completing a minimum of 4 nights a week, sleeping in your vehicle at one of our secure locations.
* Covering a set region surrounding your base depot.
* Ensuring timely and efficient delivery of goods, adhering to strict schedules.
* Maintaining accurate logs of your journeys, including delivery times and any issues encountered.
* Conducting daily vehicle safety checks and reporting any mechanical issues promptly.
* Liaising with depot staff, customers, and other drivers to ensure smooth operations.
* Adhering to all road traffic laws and company policies regarding safe driving practices.
* Managing your driving hours in compliance with UK regulations and using your digital tachograph correctly.
* Representing DPD professionally at all times, maintaining a positive attitude and excellent customer service.
* Assisting with loading and unloading of goods when required, following proper manual handling procedures.
* Keeping your vehicle clean and presentable, both internally and externally.
* Adapting to changing route requirements and weather conditions as needed.
* Participating in any required training or safety briefings to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Qualifications
What we are 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
* Someone who demonstrates the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability
* Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently
* Strong geographical knowledge of UK roads and motorways
* Physical fitness to handle loading and unloading of goods when required
* Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
* Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
* Basic mechanical knowledge for conducting vehicle safety checks
* Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
* Willingness to undergo additional training as required by the company
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
* Health Kiosks visiting every location
* Vitality at Work / Umum Health Cover
* 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
* Free company uniform
* Full training and induction
* Fully funded CPC renewal
* Modern and well maintained fleet
Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.
If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today