7.5 Tonne Collections and Delivery Driver

DPD Group UK; Bolton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

DPD Group UK recherche un conducteur de collecte et de livraison de 7,5 tonnes pour rejoindre notre équipe à Bolton. Vous serez responsable de fournir un excellent service client tout en assurant la collecte et la livraison des colis selon un emploi du temps chargé. Avec un contrat permanent, une rémunération compétitive et de nombreux avantages, comme un plan de maternité amélioré et des jours de congé spéciaux, vous pourrez évoluer dans un environnement dynamique où vos efforts seront reconnus et récompensés. Postulez aujourd'hui pour faire partie de notre success story!

Benefits

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance of 4 x salary

Unum Help@Hand - health and wellbeing services

Health Kiosks

Vitality at Work

Free On Site Parking

Discounted shopping options

Milestone Days off

Free eye tests for screen users

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 an d'expérience de conduite de véhicules de 7,5 tonnes.
• Capacité à soulever, charger et transporter des charges lourdes jusqu'à 25 kg.
• Bonne connaissance des réseaux routiers locaux.

Responsibilities

• Assurer un service client exceptionnel lors de la collecte et de la livraison des colis.
• Gérer un emploi du temps quotidien d'environ 50-60 arrêts.
• Effectuer des inspections quotidiennes du véhicule.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

7.5T (C1) licence

DQC (Driver Qualification Card)

CPC accreditation

Job description

Company Description

• Contract Type: Permanent Full Time / 40 hours Per Week
• Salary: £15.07ph - Overtime paid at enhanced rates
• Location:DPD Bolton -Unit 4 Easter Park, Wingates Industrial Estate, BL5 3XU
• Shift Pattern:Wednesday - Saturday
• Hours of Work:08:30 - 18:30

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.

Job Description

As a 7.5 Tonne Collection and Delivery driver for DPD, you'll play a crucial role in our operations and customer satisfaction. Your responsibilities will include:

• Serving as the first point of contact for our customers, providing exceptional service during parcel collection and delivery
• Ensuring timely and accurate collection and delivery of parcels according to scheduled routes
• Assisting with loading and unloading parcels at the depot and customer locations
• Managing a daily schedule of approximately 50-60 stops in your designated area
• Utilising provided equipment, such as a sack barrow/hand truck, to safely handle heavier items
• Maintaining accurate records of deliveries, collections, and any issues encountered during your shift
• Adhering to all road safety regulations and company policies whilst operating the 7.5 tonne vehicle
• Conducting daily vehicle inspections and reporting any maintenance issues promptly
• Utilising handheld devices and company software to update delivery statuses and communicate with the depot
• Resolving customer queries and concerns professionally and efficiently
• Adapting to changing weather conditions and adjusting your delivery approach accordingly
• Collaborating with depot staff and other drivers to ensure smooth operations and workload distribution
• Maintaining a clean and presentable appearance, as you represent DPD to our customers

Your role is vital in providing a service that genuinely makes a difference to our customers, and we rely on your professionalism and dedication to uphold DPD's reputation for excellence in parcel delivery.

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

To be considered for the role you must have:

• A valid 7.5T (C1) licence, DQC (Driver Qualification Card) and CPC accreditation
• A clean driving record with no more than 3 penalty points
• At least 1years experience driving 7.5 tonne vehicles or similar

We are also looking for you to demonstrate that you:

• Recognise the value of providing great customer service
• Can work to deadlines, are flexible and always go above and beyond
• Are friendly, approachable, positive, resourceful and professional
• Are able to multi-task and problem solve
• Have the ability to lift, load and carry heavy items up to 25kg
• Possess excellent time management and organisational skills
• Have a good knowledge of local road networks and traffic patterns
• Can work well under pressure and maintain a calm demeanour in challenging situations
• Are comfortable using handheld devices and basic computer software
• Are physically fit and able to handle the demands of a physically active job
• Have a strong commitment to health and safety practices
• Demonstrating the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring, and Accountability in all aspects of your work.

Additional Information

About our benefits:

We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. 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…

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Unum Help@Hand - essential health and wellbeing services for you and eligible family members
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Vitality at Work
• Free On Site Parking
• Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses

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. 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! Apply today