Drive the best tech and a modern fleet with the company that aims to be the UK’s greenest delivery team. Looking for a Class 1 role that doesn't eat up your weekends? Join DPD as a Category C+E Driver. We’re a £2 billion industry leader focused on sustainability, innovation, and taking care of the people who keep us moving. If you’re a pro behind the wheel and want a stable career with real growth potential, let's get started.
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.
The Perks
Pay: £16.35 per hour + enhanced overtime rates.
Contract Type: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week
Days of Work: Monday to Friday
Shift Pattern: 09:00 to 17:45
Stability & Growth: We promote from within. This isn’t just a job; it’s a career path.
Sustainability: Work for a company aiming to be the UK’s greenest delivery partner.
Wellness & Support: Milestone Days off to celebrate life's big moments (e.g. Your Birthdays) & Enhanced maternity / paternity pay. Health & wellbeing services via Unum Help@Hand and Vitality at Work. Life assurance and holiday trading options.
Retail Discounts: Save at 100s of retailers (including 5% off your weekly shop).
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
This pivotal role is central to our nationwide transport network, focusing on the precise and efficient management of high-volume logistics operations.
The Route: Handle multi-drop collections and deliveries across your local area successfully achieving time sensitive deliveries and predetermined collection schedules
Service Excellence: Ensure strict adherence to time-critical scheduling requirements while upholding the company's standards for world-class service.
Compliance & Reporting: Maintain meticulous and accurate digital journey records, ensuring full compliance with all relevant digital tachograph and transport regulations.
Freight Management: Proactively participate in the safe and secure loading and unloading of trailers, ensuring freight integrity and security throughout transit.
Brand Representation: Act as a professional ambassador for the DPD brand, exhibiting a flexible, solution-oriented approach and maintaining a positive corporate image in all interactions.
Qualifications
What You Bring
The License: Valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement.
The Experience: At least 1 year of experience operating LGV C+E vehicles.
The Essentials: A current UK CPC Card and a valid Digital Tachograph Card.
The Values: You’re reliable, safety-conscious, and align with our DPD DNA: Passion, Respect, and Accountability.
The Skills: Great interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, logistics-heavy environment.
Ready to move your career forward? If you’re a professional driver who wants to work for a company that actually delivers on its promises, apply today.
DPD is a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We value your unique perspective. To find out why DPD is a great place to work for everyone please click on the following link - [You & DPD](https://jobs.dpd.co.uk/you-and-dpd/)
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