7.5 Tonne Delivery Driver — Local Route, Tech-Savvy

DPD UK; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Weekdays only

40 hours per week

Career progression

Sustainability focus

Wellbeing support

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking a reliable 7.5 Tonne Driver to join our Sittingbourne depot. You’ll handle a local route with 40 stops per day, delivering parcels with first-time accuracy and a customer-first mindset.

We offer a permanent role Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with a starting hourly rate of £16.05 and enhanced overtime. Join a sustainability-driven team backed by career development and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• A valid 7.5 Tonne (C1) licence and DQC/CPC accreditation.
• Ideally 6 months recent driving experience with 7.5 Tonne vehicles.
• Professional, approachable and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Physically active and comfortable with lifting involved in the role.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 7.5 Tonne vehicle on a designated local route with 40–50 stops per day.
• Use Saturn handheld devices for route navigation, deliveries and progress tracking.
• Provide friendly, professional service and ensure accurate, on-time deliveries.
• Load/unload parcels using appropriate equipment and assist with safe handling.

Skills

7.5 Tonne Licence (C1)

DQC/CPC accreditation

Driving experience

Professional demeanor

Physical fitness

Job description

DPD UK is seeking a reliable 7.5 Tonne Driver to join our Sittingbourne depot. You’ll handle a local route with 40 stops per day, delivering parcels with first-time accuracy and a customer-first mindset.

We offer a permanent role Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with a starting hourly rate of £16.05 and enhanced overtime. Join a sustainability-driven team backed by career development and wellbeing support.