Company Description
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Contract: Permanent / 40 Hours Per Work
Hourly Rate: £15.28ph + £2.52ph for any hours worked between 18:00 - 06:00 + £1.48 London Weighting Allowance
Location: DPD Park Royal, Unit 5, Nucleus Park, Park Royal, London, NW10 7XT
Days of Work: Monday to Friday
Hours: 20:15 - 05:45
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.
Job Description
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.
Key responsibilities include:
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.
Performing trailer swaps as required, demonstrating proficiency in coupling and uncoupling procedures.
Overseeing the live unloading and reloading of trailers, ensuring cargo security and integrity throughout the process.
Adapting to varying customer needs while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and service.
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.
Representing DPD with the utmost professionalism in all interactions with customers and the public.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for:
To be considered for the role you must have:
A valid UK Class 1 Driving Licence
Minimum 12 months Class 1 experience
A valid UK CPC Card
A valid UK Digital Tachograph Card
Ability to load / unload trailers where needed
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
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
Free company uniform
Full and unique training and induction
Fully funded CPC renewal
Health Kiosks visiting every location
Vitality at Work
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
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
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