3.5T Delivery Driver — Impactful & Growth‑Oriented

DPD UK; Newtown; On-site; GBP 37,250,000 - 42,706,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour + enhanced O

Career progression via internal promo

Milestone Days & Holiday Trading

Unum Help@Hand 24/7 health services

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Free Life Assurance (4x salary)

Job summary

DPD UK in Newtown is hiring a 3.5 Tonne Driver to be the face of the brand and deliver a first-class service. You will work 40 hours per week from Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday, 08:00–18:30, loading your van and using handheld tech to navigate routes.

You'll hold a valid UK driving licence for at least 12 months, be able to lift up to 30kg, and enjoy great perks like discounted groceries, 24/7 health support, and milestone days to celebrate life events.

Qualifications

• You’ve held a valid UK Driving Licence for at least 12 months.
• You're physically fit (can handle parcels up to 30kg).
• You're a "people person" who's professional and reliable and you care about the service you deliver
• You're comfortable navigating local roads and using handheld devices.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle Prep & Loading: Start your shift by conducting daily vehicle safety checks. You'll then take charge of your morning load, organising your parcels into your van to ensure maximum efficiency for your specific route.
• Route Mastery: Use our top-tier handheld technology to navigate your territory. Our software doesn't just give you a map; it provides "predict" windows for customers, making your journey smoother and more professional.
• Customer Interaction: You are the face of DPD. You'll be delivering smiles and parcels directly to doorsteps, providing a friendly, professional service that keeps our customers coming back.
• Problem Solving on the Go: Whether it's finding a "safe place" or navigating a tricky apartment complex, you'll use your local knowledge and our tech to ensure a successful first-time delivery.
• Safe Handling: You will be responsible for the security of your vehicle and the items within it, safely handling parcels (some weighing up to 25kg) from the depot to the final destination.

Skills

UK Driving Licence

Physical fitness

People skills

Navigation & handheld devices

Tools

Handheld device

Job description

DPD UK in Newtown is hiring a 3.5 Tonne Driver to be the face of the brand and deliver a first-class service. You will work 40 hours per week from Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday, 08:00–18:30, loading your van and using handheld tech to navigate routes.

You'll hold a valid UK driving licence for at least 12 months, be able to lift up to 30kg, and enjoy great perks like discounted groceries, 24/7 health support, and milestone days to celebrate life events.