7.5 Tonne Delivery Driver – Local Routes, Tech-Driven

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: £16.05 per hour + enhanced OT

Mon-Fri days

07:00–08:30 start window

Career growth

Sustainability focus

Wellbeing benefits

Retail discounts

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking a reliable 7.5 Tonne Driver to join our Southampton team. You will own a designated local route, handling around 40–50 stops daily and ensuring on-time deliveries with 10/10 service, using Saturn handheld devices for tracking.

The role requires a valid 7.5 Tonne (C1) licence and DQC/CPC accreditation, with Monday–Friday shifts starting between 07:00 and 08:30. We offer competitive pay and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid 7.5 Tonne (C1) licence.
• DQC/CPC accreditation.
• Experience driving 7.5 Tonne vehicles preferred.
• Technically able to use handheld delivery tech.

Responsibilities

• Drive a designated local route with 40–50 stops daily.
• Use Saturn handheld devices for delivery tracking and routing.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service on every drop.
• Load and unload parcels safely using proper gear.
• Maintain safe, compliant driving and vehicle care.

Skills

Driving

Tech-savvy

Customer-focused

Education

7.5 Tonne (C1) licence

DQC/CPC accreditation

Tools

Saturn handheld devices

Job description

DPD UK is seeking a reliable 7.5 Tonne Driver to join our Southampton team. You will own a designated local route, handling around 40–50 stops daily and ensuring on-time deliveries with 10/10 service, using Saturn handheld devices for tracking.

The role requires a valid 7.5 Tonne (C1) licence and DQC/CPC accreditation, with Monday–Friday shifts starting between 07:00 and 08:30. We offer competitive pay and wellbeing benefits.