* Hourly Rate:£16.76 (including London Weighting) + £2.52 night rate between 18:00 and 06:00
* Days of Work:Monday - Friday
* Hours of Work: 17:15 - 06:00
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 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, you'll be responsible for:
* Making bulk collections and deliveries between various DPD sites and customers nationwide, ensuring timely and efficient transportation of goods.
* Operating and maintaining a modern fleet of vehicles, adhering to all safety regulations and company policies.
* Performing trailer swaps or live unloading and reloading of your trailer, depending on individual customer requirements.
* Conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with safety standards.
* Accurately completing all necessary paperwork, including delivery notes, vehicle logs, and any incident reports.
* Maintaining excellent communication with dispatch, customers, and colleagues to ensure smooth operations and resolve any issues that may arise.
* Adhering to all road traffic laws and regulations, including proper use of tachographs and observance of driving hours regulations.
* Representing DPD in a professional manner at all times, fostering positive relationships with customers and the public.
* Participating in regular safety briefings and training sessions to stay updated on best practices and company procedures.
* Assisting with loading and unloading of goods when required, ensuring proper handling and securing of cargo.
* Reporting any vehicle defects, accidents, or near-misses promptly and accurately to the appropriate personnel.
* Maintaining a clean and tidy vehicle, both internally and externally, to uphold the company's professional image.
Qualifications
What we're looking for:
To be considered for the role you must have:
* A valid UK Class 1 Driving Licence
* A valid UK CPC Card
* A valid UK Digital Tachograph Card
* Ability to load / unload trailers where needed
* Excellent knowledge of UK road traffic laws and regulations
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
* Have excellent time management skills and punctuality
* Possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written
* Can remain calm under pressure and handle unexpected situations effectively
* Have basic mechanical knowledge to perform routine vehicle checks and identify potential issues
* Are comfortable with using GPS navigation systems and other technology relevant to modern logistics
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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