Contract: Permanent / 40 Hours Per Week
● Hourly Rate: £15.52ph additional night rate between 18:00 to 06:00 + £19.86 subsistence allowance per day + £8.81 food allowance per day.
● Location: DPD Basingstoke, Horizon 5, Basingstoke, RG24 8QL
● Days of Work: Monday - Friday
● 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.
The role of Class 1 Relief / Tramper driver entails the critical responsibility of executing bulk collections and deliveries between various DPD sites and customers nationwide. The position requires operating a modern fleet on an agreed shift pattern, delivering palette loads to HGV-friendly locations.
Undertake a minimum of four nights per week away from base, utilizing secure company locations for overnight stays in the vehicle.
● Operate within a designated region surrounding the base depot, ensuring efficient route management and timely deliveries.
● Maintain strict adherence to all road safety regulations and company policies while operating heavy goods vehicles.
● Ensure the proper handling and security of all cargo during transit and at delivery points.
● Accurately complete all required documentation, including delivery receipts and vehicle inspection reports.
● Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with safety standards.
● Participate in mandatory training sessions to stay current with industry regulations and company procedures.
● Valid UK Class 1 Driving Licence
● Minimum of 12 months Class 1 driving experience
● Valid UK Digital Tachograph Card
● Demonstrated ability to load and unload trailers as required
Consistent record of exceeding performance expectations
● Holiday trading
● Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
● Free company uniform
● Full and unique training and induction
● Free On Site Parking
● Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
● For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses
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!