Contract: Permanent / 40 Hours Per Work
● Hourly Rate: £15.48 London Weighting Allowance
● Location: DPD Park Royal, Unit 5, Nucleus Park, Park Royal, London, NW10 7XT
● Days of Work: Monday to Friday
● 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. 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.
As a Class 1 LGV Driver for our Transport Department, the role involves conducting bulk collections and deliveries between various DPD sites and customers nationwide. This position requires operating a modern and well-maintained fleet on agreed shift patterns, delivering to HGV-friendly locations.
Executing precise and timely bulk collections and deliveries to maintain operational efficiency.
● Operating heavy goods vehicles in compliance with all relevant road safety regulations and company policies.
● Adhering strictly to agreed shift patterns to ensure consistent service delivery.
● Navigating efficiently to HGV-friendly locations, optimising route planning for fuel efficiency and timely arrivals.
● Conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness and safety.
● Maintaining accurate and detailed logs of all deliveries, collections, and any incidents or delays encountered.
● A valid UK Class 1 Driving Licence
● Minimum 12 months Class 1 experience
● A valid UK Digital Tachograph Card
● Ability to load / unload trailers where needed
Can work to deadlines, are flexible and always go above and beyond
● Holiday trading
● Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
● Free company uniform
● Full and unique training and induction
● Free On Site Parking
● Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
● 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 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!