7.5 Tonne Delivery Driver – Local Route, Tech-Driven

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £16.05

Weekdays Mon–Fri

Shift start 07:00–08:30

Career progression

Sustainability focus

Wellness support

Retail discounts

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking a reliable 7.5 Tonne driver to manage a designated local route, delivering parcels with high accuracy and customer focus. You’ll operate a 7.5 Tonne vehicle on a fixed daily window, ensuring safe, professional, on-time handling of every drop.

The role emphasizes autonomy, use of Saturn handheld tech, and physical capability to lift and move loads, with Monday–Friday shifts and a clear progression path within the company.

Qualifications

• Valid 7.5 Tonne (C1) licence and DQC/CPC accreditation.
• Ideally 6 months recent driving experience with 7.5t vehicles.
• Physically active and capable of lifting deliveries.
• Professional, approachable and autonomous on route.

Responsibilities

• Drive local routes with 40–50 stops a day and ensure timely delivery.
• Load and unload parcels using proper manual handling.
• Use Saturn handheld devices to manage deliveries and tracking.

Skills

C1 Licence

DQC/CPC

7.5t Experience

Autonomy

Tech-savvy

Tools

Saturn handheld devices

Job description

DPD UK is seeking a reliable 7.5 Tonne driver to manage a designated local route, delivering parcels with high accuracy and customer focus. You’ll operate a 7.5 Tonne vehicle on a fixed daily window, ensuring safe, professional, on-time handling of every drop.

The role emphasizes autonomy, use of Saturn handheld tech, and physical capability to lift and move loads, with Monday–Friday shifts and a clear progression path within the company.