Job Description
● Contract: Permanent / 40 Hours Per Week
● Hourly Rate: £15.28 + £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 Raunds - Warth Park Way, Raunds, NN9 6NY
● Days of Work: Monday to Friday
● Start Window: 12:00 - 21:00
DPD UK is a member of Geopost, 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 aims to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK.
As a Class 1 Tramper driver, you will be entrusted with the critical responsibility of executing bulk collections and deliveries between various DPD sites and customers throughout the United Kingdom. Your role is integral to maintaining the efficiency and reliability of our logistics network.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Operating state-of-the-art heavy goods vehicles to transport palette loads to HGV-compatible locations.
2. Adhering strictly to predetermined shift patterns to ensure timely and consistent service delivery.
3. Demonstrating a high level of commitment by undertaking a minimum of four nights per week away from base, utilising secure company locations for overnight stays.
4. Maintaining absolute professionalism while representing DPD during all customer interactions.
5. Efficiently managing and being accountable for a designated regional territory surrounding your assigned base depot.
6. Ensuring meticulous compliance with all relevant road safety regulations and company policies.
7. Upholding the highest standards of vehicle maintenance and cleanliness to reflect the company's commitment to excellence.
8. Accurately completing all necessary documentation and digital records associated with deliveries and collections.
9. Proactively communicating with dispatch and management teams to address any operational challenges or delays.
10. Continuously demonstrating the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work, and Accountability in all aspects of your work.
This role demands a high degree of responsibility, self-motivation, and dedication to maintaining DPD's reputation for exceptional service in the logistics industry.
Essential Qualifications:
1. Valid UK Class 1 Driving Licence: Possession of this licence is mandatory and non-negotiable for this position.
2. Extensive Class 1 Experience: A minimum of 12 months of verifiable Class 1 driving experience is imperative.
3. Valid UK Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Card: This certification is crucial for maintaining the highest standards of professional driving.
4. Valid UK Digital Tachograph Card: This is essential for legal and efficient operation of our vehicles.
5. Embodiment of DPD's Core Values: The successful candidate must exemplify and uphold the fundamental DPD DNA values.
About our Benefits:
We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business. To name but 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. Health Kiosks visiting every location
5. Vitality at Work
6. Free On Site Parking
7. Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers
8. Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
9. Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses
10. Free company uniform
11. Full training and induction
12. Fully funded CPC renewal
13. 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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