* Hourly Rate: £16.75 + £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 Southall, 3 Collett Way
Southall, London, UB2 4SE
* Days of Work: Monday to Friday
* Start 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.
Job Description
As a Class 1 Tramper driver, you will be responsible for executing bulk collections and deliveries between various DPD sites and customers nationwide. Your primary duty will be to operate modern fleet vehicles on an agreed shift pattern, delivering palette loads to HGV-friendly locations.
Key responsibilities include:
* Conduct a minimum of four nights per week of overnight driving, utilising secure DPD locations for rest periods.
* Operate within a designated region surrounding your base depot, adhering to all relevant traffic laws and regulations.
* Maintain a high standard of professionalism in all interactions with customers and colleagues.
* Ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods, prioritising efficiency and safety at all times.
* Properly secure and manage cargo during transit to prevent damage or loss.
* Meticulously complete all required documentation, including delivery receipts and vehicle inspection reports.
* Regularly inspect and maintain your assigned vehicle, reporting any issues promptly to the appropriate personnel.
* Strictly adhere to all health and safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
* Effectively manage your driving hours in compliance with UK regulations and company policies.
* Continuously demonstrate DPD's core values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work, and Accountability in all aspects of your work.
This role demands a high level of responsibility, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence in logistics operations.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
* Valid UK Class 1 Driving Licence.
* Substantial Class 1 Experience: A minimum of 12 months of verifiable Class 1 driving experience.
* Valid UK Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Card.
* Valid UK Digital Tachograph Card.
* Alignment with DPD Core Values: Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work, Accountability.
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. To name a few benefits:
* 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
* Free On Site Parking
* Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers
* Milestone Days off
* Free eye tests and support with 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. 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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