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DPDgroup UK | LGV Driver - Tramping - Competitive Night and Subsistence Allowance (Apply in minutes)
Client: DPDgroup UK
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 6
Posted: 21.01.2025
Expiry Date: 07.03.2025
Job Description:
Job Description
● Contract: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week minimum
● Hourly Rate: £15.28ph + £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 Southampton, Unit 1, Hamilton Business Park, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2JN
● Days of Work: Monday to Friday
● Shift Window: 12:00 - 21:00
DPD UK is a member of Geopost, a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions. We aim to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK.
As a Class 1 Tramper driver, you'll be responsible for:
1. Making bulk collections & deliveries between various DPD sites and customers nationwide
2. Operating and maintaining a modern fleet of vehicles on an agreed shift pattern
3. Delivering palette loads to HGV-friendly locations efficiently and safely
4. Completing a minimum of 4 nights per week, sleeping in your vehicle at one of our secure locations
5. Covering a set region surrounding your base depot
6. Conducting thorough pre-trip inspections of your vehicle to ensure roadworthiness
7. Accurately completing all required paperwork, including delivery notes and vehicle logs
8. Adhering to all UK road traffic laws and regulations, including drivers hours rules
9. Maintaining excellent communication with the transport office, customers, and other drivers
10. Representing DPD professionally at all times, providing exceptional customer service
11. Reporting any incidents, accidents, or near-misses promptly and accurately
12. Participating in regular safety briefings and training sessions as required
13. Assisting with loading and unloading of goods when necessary, following proper manual handling procedures
14. Ensuring the security of the vehicle and its load at all times
15. Adapting to changing route requirements and weather conditions as needed
What we are looking for:
1. A valid UK Class 1 Driving License
2. Minimum 12 months Class 1 experience
3. A valid UK CPC Card
4. A valid UK Digital Tachograph Card
5. Someone who demonstrates the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring, and Accountability
6. Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently
7. Strong geographical knowledge of UK roads and motorways
8. Proficiency in using satellite navigation systems
9. Physical fitness to handle loading and unloading of goods when required
10. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
11. A clean driving record with no major traffic violations
12. Flexibility to work varying shifts when required
13. Basic mechanical knowledge for conducting vehicle inspections and minor repairs
14. Ability to maintain accurate logs and complete necessary paperwork
15. Commitment to maintaining a high standard of vehicle cleanliness and presentation
About our Benefits:
We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business. 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:
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 including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
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. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within.
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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