Company DescriptionContract: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week minimumHourly 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 Southampton, Unit 1, Hamilton Business Park, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2JDays of Work: Monday to FridayShift Window: 12:00 - 21:00DPD 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 DescriptionAs a Class 1 Tramper driver, you'll be responsible for:Making bulk collections & deliveries between various DPD sites and customers nationwideOperating and maintaining a modern fleet of vehicles on an agreed shift patternDelivering palette loads to HGV-friendly locations efficiently and safelyCompleting a minimum of 4 nights per week, sleeping in your vehicle at one of our secure locationsCovering a set region surrounding your base depotConducting thorough pre-trip inspections of your vehicle to ensure roadworthinessAccurately completing all required paperwork, including delivery notes and vehicle logsAdhering to all UK road traffic laws and regulations, including drivers' hours rulesMaintaining excellent communication with the transport office, customers, and other driversRepresenting DPD professionally at all times, providing exceptional customer serviceReporting any incidents, accidents, or near-misses promptly and accuratelyParticipating in regular safety briefings and training sessions as requiredAssisting with loading and unloading of goods when necessary, following proper manual handling proceduresEnsuring the security of the vehicle and its load at all timesAdapting to changing route requirements and weather conditions as neededQualificationsWhat we are looking for:A valid UK Class 1 Driving LicenceMinimum 12 months Class 1 experienceA valid UK CPC CardA valid UK Digital Tachograph CardSomeone who demonstrates the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and AccountabilityExcellent time management skills and ability to work independentlyStrong geographical knowledge of UK roads and motorwaysProficiency in using satellite navigation systemsPhysical fitness to handle loading and unloading of goods when requiredExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenA clean driving record with no major traffic violationsFlexibility to work varying shifts when requiredBasic mechanical knowledge for conducting vehicle inspections and minor repairsAbility to maintain accurate logs and complete necessary paperworkCommitment to maintaining a high standard of vehicle cleanliness and presentationAdditional InformationAbout our BenefitsWe 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 tradingEnhanced maternity and paternity packageFree life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension schemeHealth Kiosks visiting every locationVitality at WorkFree On Site ParkingDiscounted shopping from 100's of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shoppingMilestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friendsFor employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glassesFree company uniformFull training and inductionFully funded CPC renewalModern and well maintained fleetJoining 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