7.5t Delivery Driver

DX Network Services; Calderdale; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays + bank holidays

Long service recognition

Pension scheme

Life assurance

24/7 virtual GP via Employee Assist.

DX discounts portal

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

DX is seeking a 7.5t Driver to deliver customers' products on a multi-drop route across the UK. You will ensure safe transport, accurate scanning of products, and professional customer service at all times from the depot to customer premises.

Starting salary is £34,715 with increases of £1,000 after 6 and 12 months of service, reaching £36,715 per annum. A strong focus on safety, organisation, and timely deliveries is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold C1 or above on license with valid DQC and Tacho card.
• Maximum of 6 points on license and no bans.
• Takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ability to build a rapport with customers.

Responsibilities

• Represent DX in a professional manner at all times.
• Drive vehicles in a safe and legal manner ensuring compliance with all legal and company requirements at all times.
• All daily checks are undertaken ensuring defects are immediately reported and correct paperwork completed.
• Ensure all products are scanned using DX scanning equipment.
• Ensure all deliveries are loaded safely prior to leaving the depot.
• Observe DX procedures and policies at all times.
• Manage routing to ensure premium and timed deliveries are achieved.
• Ensure the correct equipment and PPE is in good order and used at all times.
• Ensure all delivery and on road issues are reported to the traffic office immediately.
• Ensure the customer receives their deliveries in excellent condition every time.
• Deal with any customer issues in a polite and effective manner.
• Ensure collections are made in line with given instructions and times.

Skills

Customer service

Rapport with customers

Team player

Education

C1 license with DQC and Tacho card

Job description

An exciting new 7.5t Driver opportunity at DX! Starting on £34,715 you will increase £1,000 each time after completing 6 and 12 months of service to £36,715 per annum.

Role summary

To deliver customers' products to the required premises ensuring all customers receive exceptional customer service as part of a multi-drop delivery route. The driver will ensure that all products are transported safely to the customers' premises, treating their freight as if it were their own.

Key responsibilities

• Represent DX in a professional manner at all times
• Drive vehicles in a safe and legal manner ensuring compliance with all legal and company requirements at all times
• All daily checks are undertaken ensuring defects are immediately reported and correct paperwork completed
• Ensure all product are scanned using DX scanning equipment
• Ensure all deliveries are loaded safely prior to leaving the depot
• Observe DX procedures and policies at all times
• Manage your routing to ensure premium and timed deliveries are achieved
• Ensure the correct equipment and PPE, (personal protective equipment) is in good order and used at all times
• Ensure all delivery and on road issues are reported to the traffic office immediately
• Ensure the customer receives their deliveries in excellent condition every time
• Deal with any customer issues in a polite and effective manner
• Ensure collections are made in line with given instructions and times

You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. We value team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people with the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.

Essential Criteria

• Must hold C1 or above on license with valid DQC and Tacho card
• Maximum of 6 points on license and no bans
• Takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service
• Ability to build a rapport with customers

Company Overview

We are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. DX Freight provides next-day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and the operation of customer-liveried vehicles. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise.

What will it feel like to be part of our team?

At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. We are passionate about your career progression with us. We strive to develop and promote from within whenever we can, so if you want to develop your career DX will provide the training and the opportunities!

Competitive Rates of Pay

• Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Long Service Recognition scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance program including 24/7 Virtual GP
• DX Discounts Portal
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!