7.5 Tonne Delivery Driver — Local Routes & Tech-Savvy

DPD Group; Chapeltown; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Overtime rates

Mon-Fri schedule

Career growth

Wellness support

Retail discounts

Job summary

DPD Group is seeking a reliable 7.5 Tonne Driver to operate a local route from the Sheffield depot, delivering parcels with high care and efficiency. You will use Saturn handheld devices to optimize deliveries, hit 40–50 stops daily, and maintain excellent customer relations on the doorstep.

The role offers a Monday to Friday schedule with a starting pay of £16.05 per hour plus enhanced overtime. The position is ideal for a practical driver who values safety, autonomy, and being part of a

Qualifications

• Valid 7.5 Tonne (C1) licence and DQC/CPC accreditation.
• Ideally 6 months recent driving experience handling 7.5 Tonne vehicles.
• Physically active and comfortable with the lifting involved in the job.
• Professional and approachable with good customer service.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 7.5 Tonne vehicle on local routes with 40–50 stops daily.
• Use Saturn handheld devices to manage deliveries and navigation.
• Load and unload parcels using sacks and hand trucks safely.
• Provide excellent customer service and represent DPD at all times.

Skills

Driving experience

Customer focus

Tech-savvy

Education

CPC/DQC accreditation

Tools

Saturn handheld devices

Job description

DPD Group is seeking a reliable 7.5 Tonne Driver to operate a local route from the Sheffield depot, delivering parcels with high care and efficiency. You will use Saturn handheld devices to optimize deliveries, hit 40–50 stops daily, and maintain excellent customer relations on the doorstep.

The role offers a Monday to Friday schedule with a starting pay of £16.05 per hour plus enhanced overtime. The position is ideal for a practical driver who values safety, autonomy, and being part of a