7.5t Driver

DX; Cannock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics services company in Cannock is looking for drivers to deliver parcels and freight on multi-drop routes. Responsibilities include ensuring safe transportation, managing deliveries to meet customer expectations, and maintaining compliance with legal requirements. Candidates should hold a valid C1 license and have a passion for customer service. This role offers competitive pay, a health cash plan, and opportunities for career progression within the company.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Holidays: 20 days plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

24/7 Virtual GP access

DX discounts portal

Career progression opportunities through Driver Academy

Qualifications

• Friendly and hard-working attitude required.
• Ability to handle customer issues effectively.
• Desire for career progression and training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products safely and on time to customers.
• Complete daily checks on vehicles and report defects.
• Manage routing to achieve premium deliveries.

Skills

Customer service

Driving skills

Communication

Education

C1 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 in a safe and legal manner, ensuring compliance with all legal and company requirements at all times
• Undertake all 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
• 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 are in good order and used at all times
• Report all delivery and on-road issues to the traffic office immediately
• Ensure the customer receives their deliveries in excellent condition every time
• Handle customer issues politely and effectively
• Make collections in line with instructions and scheduled times
• 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 rates of pay
• Benefit from company-funded health cash plan
• Enjoy holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
• Access enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Participate in the company pension scheme
• Receive life assurance
• Access employee assistance program, including 24/7 Virtual GP
• Use DX discounts portal
• As a 7.5t driver and part of the DX family, you will have opportunities to progress and receive training to attain HGV C+E through our Driver Academy once qualified
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and more

All about you

You will be friendly, hard-working, and love the excitement of getting things done. We value team players and are committed to providing our people with the 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 important items. DX Freight provides next-day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, along with comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and customer-liveried vehicle operations. Our brand reflects what we do daily, and our values guide how we deliver on our promise of 'Delivered Exactly'.

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. We strive to promote from within whenever possible, and DX will provide training and opportunities for your growth.