7.5t Delivery Driver

Responsibilitiesrepresent Dx; Southampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Southampton is seeking a 7.5t Delivery Driver to ensure exceptional delivery service. The role involves safely transporting products and adhering to legal regulations. Successful candidates must possess a valid C1 license and demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, making this an excellent opportunity for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive Rates of Pay

20 days holidays plus bank holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance program

Excellent opportunities for career progression

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

• Deliver products to customers ensuring exceptional service.
• Drive safely and comply with legal regulations.
• Report defects and handle delivery issues promptly.
• Scan products and manage routing for timely deliveries.

Skills

Customer service

Driving safety

Time management

Education

C1 or above on license with valid DQC and Tacho card

Job description

7.5t Delivery Driver

Location: Southampton, Hampshire, UK, SO14 7

Company: Apply4U

Job Description: Starting on £34,000 you will increase £1,000 each time after completing 6 and 12 months of service to £36,000 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 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 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.

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.

Benefits:

• 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!

All About You:

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.

About Us:

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!

We look forward to hearing from you!