7.5t Delivery Driver

DX Network Services Limited – 7.5 Driver; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holidays 20 days + holidays

Long service recognition

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Career progression

Job summary

DX Network Services Limited is seeking a delivery driver in the Southampton area to deliver products to customer premises with a focus on exceptional service and safe, compliant driving.

The role includes loading, scanning, routing to meet on-time deliveries, and maintaining vehicle and PPE standards. You will report issues promptly and assist with collections as required, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Must hold C1 or above on license with valid DQC and Tacho card.
• Excellent customer service orientation is essential.
• Ability to build a rapport with customers.

Responsibilities

• Represent DX professionally at all times.
• Drive vehicles safely and legally with compliance to all requirements.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Scan products using DX scanning equipment.
• Load deliveries safely before departure.
• Manage routing for on-time premium deliveries.
• Use PPE and keep equipment in good order.
• Report delivery/road issues to traffic office promptly.
• Ensure customer deliveries arrive in excellent condition.
• Handle customer issues politely and effectively.
• Carry out collections as instructed and on time.

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

Communication

Time management

Team player

Tools

DX scanning equipment

Job description

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 timesDrive vehicles in a safe and legal manner ensuring compliance with all legal and company requirements at all timesAll daily checks are undertaken ensuring defects are immediately reported and correct paperwork completedEnsure all product are scanned using DX scanning equipmentEnsure all deliveries are loaded safely prior to leaving the depotObserve DX procedures and policies at all timesManage your routing to ensure premium and timed deliveries are achievedEnsure the correct equipment and PPE, (personal protective equipment) is in good order and used at all timesEnsure all delivery and on road issues are reported to the traffic office immediatelyEnsure the customer receives their deliveries in excellent condition every timeDeal with any customer issues in a polite and effective mannerEnsure collections are made in line with given instructions and times.

Essential Criteria

Must hold C1 or above on license with valid DQC and Tacho cardMaximum of 6 points on license and no bansTakes pride in delivering exceptional customer serviceAbility 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 GPDX 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! TPBN1_UKTJ