7.5 Tonne Driver — Local Route, Tech-Driven Deliveries

DPD UK; Bolton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: £16.05 per hour

Permanent / 40 Hours per week

Health & wellbeing support

Milestone days off

Retail discounts

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking a reliable and tech-savvy 7.5 Tonne Driver to join our Bolton team. The role focuses on local route delivery with around 30 stops per day, using Saturn handheld devices to manage deliveries efficiently and accurately.

You will be the face of our sustainable logistics mission, delivering excellent customer service, handling parcels safely, and contributing to a career with growth potential within a company committed to internal advancement.

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 capable of the lifting involved in the job.
• Values delivering quality service and treating customers with respect.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 7.5 Tonne vehicle on local routes with ~30 stops daily.
• Utilise Saturn handheld devices for deliveries and tracking.
• Provide friendly, professional service to customers at doorstep.
• Load and unload parcels using appropriate equipment safely.

Skills

Reliable

Tech-savvy

Customer service

Safety mindset

Education

C1 licence (7.5 tonne)

DQC/CPC accreditation

Tools

Saturn handheld devices

Hand trucks / sack barrows

Job description

DPD UK is seeking a reliable and tech-savvy 7.5 Tonne Driver to join our Bolton team. The role focuses on local route delivery with around 30 stops per day, using Saturn handheld devices to manage deliveries efficiently and accurately.

You will be the face of our sustainable logistics mission, delivering excellent customer service, handling parcels safely, and contributing to a career with growth potential within a company committed to internal advancement.