DPDgroup UK | Night Shift Delivery Expert
Location: Carlisle, United Kingdom
Client: DPDgroup UK
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Contract: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week
Hourly Rate: £15.28ph + £2.52ph for any hours worked between 18:00 - 06:00
Location: DPD Carlisle, Unit 1, Bacard Way, Kingmoor Park North, Carlisle, CA64FD
Days of Work: Saturday - Wednesday
Start Window: 03:30 - 07:00
DPD UK is a member of Geopost, a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions. 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:
1. Making bulk collections and deliveries between various DPD sites and customers nationwide.
2. Driving a modern and well-maintained fleet on agreed shift patterns.
3. Performing trailer swaps or overseeing live unloading and reloading of your trailer.
4. Conducting thorough pre-trip inspections of your vehicle.
5. Maintaining accurate logs of your journeys.
6. Adhering to all road traffic laws and company policies.
7. Communicating effectively with dispatchers, customers, and colleagues.
8. Managing your time efficiently to meet delivery schedules.
9. Handling paperwork accurately.
10. Representing DPD professionally.
11. Reporting any vehicle faults or issues promptly.
12. Participating in relevant training programmes.
What we're looking for:
1. A valid UK Class 1 Driving License.
2. Minimum 12 months Class 1 experience.
3. A valid UK CPC Card.
4. A valid UK Digital Tachograph Card.
5. Ability to load and unload trailers where needed.
6. Clean driving record with no major traffic violations in the past 3 years.
7. Excellent geographical knowledge of UK roads and delivery routes.
We are also looking for you to demonstrate that you:
1. Recognise the value of providing great customer service.
2. Can work to deadlines and are flexible.
3. Are friendly, approachable, and professional.
4. Are able to multi-task and problem solve.
5. Have strong time management skills.
6. Are proficient in using GPS and route planning software.
7. Have basic mechanical knowledge for minor vehicle troubleshooting.
8. Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
About our Benefits:
We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business. To name a few benefits:
1. Holiday trading.
2. Enhanced maternity and paternity package.
3. Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme.
4. Free company uniform.
5. Full and unique training and induction.
6. Fully funded CPC renewal.
7. Health Kiosks visiting every location.
8. Discounted shopping from hundreds of retailers.
9. Milestone Days off.
10. Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses for screen users.
Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. 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.
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