7.5 Tonne Collections and Delivery Driver

TN United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Collections and Delivery Driver to join their team in Portsmouth. In this vital role, you will be the face of the company, ensuring timely and professional parcel collection and delivery. Your responsibilities will include operating a 7.5 tonne vehicle, managing a busy schedule, and maintaining high standards of customer service. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Join a company that values its employees and provides an array of benefits to support your well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Holiday Trading

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package

Free Life Assurance

Health Kiosks

Vitality at Work

Free On Site Parking

Discounted Shopping

Milestone Days Off

Free Eye Tests

Qualifications

• Must have a valid 7.5T licence and relevant driver qualifications.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 7.5 tonne vehicle while adhering to safety regulations.
• Manage 50-60 collection and delivery points daily with punctuality.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Education

Valid 7.5T (C1) Licence

DQC (Driver Qualification Card)

CPC Accreditation

Tools

Sack Barrow/Hand Truck

Job description

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7.5 Tonne Collections and Delivery Driver, Portsmouth

Client:

DPDgroup

Location:

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

494dbe43f6ec

Job Views:

3

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Job Description

As a Collections and Delivery Driver for DPD, you will serve as a crucial point of contact for our customers. Your role is instrumental in upholding our reputation for excellence in parcel collection and delivery services. The timely and professional execution of your duties is paramount to our success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Represent DPD with professionalism during all customer interactions.
• Adhere strictly to collection and delivery schedules, ensuring punctuality at all times.
• Operate a 7.5 tonne vehicle in full compliance with road safety regulations.
• Efficiently manage a daily workload of approximately 50-60 collection and delivery points.
• Assist in the meticulous loading of parcels at the depot prior to commencing your route.
• Utilise provided equipment, such as the sack barrow/hand truck, to safely handle heavier items.
• Maintain accurate records of all collections and deliveries.
• Promptly report any issues or discrepancies to the relevant supervisory staff.
• Consistently uphold DPD's standards of customer service excellence.
• Ensure the security and integrity of all parcels in your care throughout your shift.

This role demands a high level of responsibility, attention to detail, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Your performance directly impacts the company's reputation and operational efficiency.

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.

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.

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 hundreds 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.