7.5t Driver

DX; Burnley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent logistics company in the UK is seeking motivated drivers to deliver products while providing exceptional customer service. Successful candidates will undergo professional development, gain opportunities for career progression, and enjoy a range of benefits, including competitive pay and health cash plans.

Benefits

Company-funded health cash plans

Pension schemes

Life assurance

20 days holidays increasing with service

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Hold a C1 license and valid DQC and Tacho card.
• Maximum of 6 points on license with no bans.
• Friendly, hardworking with a focus on results.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles safely and legally, ensuring compliance.
• Manage routing for timely deliveries.
• Handle customer issues politely and effectively.

Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

C1 or above on license with valid DQC and Tacho card

Job description

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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 safely and legally, ensuring compliance with all legal and company requirements
• Undertake daily checks, report defects immediately, and complete correct paperwork
• Ensure all products are scanned using DX scanning equipment
• Load deliveries safely prior to leaving the depot
• Follow DX procedures and policies at all times
• Manage routing to ensure timely and premium deliveries
• Use and maintain the correct equipment and PPE in good condition
• Report delivery and on-road issues to the traffic office immediately
• Deliver products in excellent condition every time
• Handle customer issues politely and effectively
• Make collections according to instructions and schedules
• Hold C1 or above on license with valid DQC and Tacho card
• Have a maximum of 6 points on license and no bans
• Take pride in delivering exceptional customer service
• Build rapport with customers
• Enjoy competitive pay rates
• Benefit from company-funded health cash plans, pension schemes, life assurance, and other employee benefits
• Holidays: 20 days increasing with service + bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Opportunities for career progression, including training for HGV C+E qualifications through our Driver Academy

All about you

You will be friendly, hardworking, and motivated by achieving results. We value team players and are committed to supporting your personal and professional growth.

About us

We are a leading independent parcel, mail, and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland. DX Freight offers next-day or scheduled parcel and freight delivery, logistics solutions, including warehouse management, and customer-liveried vehicle operations. Our values underpin our commitment to delivering the "Delivered Exactly" promise.

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

At DX, our people are our foundation of success. We are passionate about your career development and promote from within whenever possible. We provide training and opportunities for advancement to help you grow with us.