7.5t Driver

DX; Crewe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent parcel and logistics services company in the UK seeks a dedicated Driver to deliver exceptional service while managing a multi-drop delivery route. This role emphasizes safety, compliance with legal standards, and customer engagement to maintain high service levels.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

20 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 Virtual GP

DX Discounts Portal

Opportunities to progress and receive training to attain HGV C+E

Qualifications

• Must hold C1 or above on license with valid DQC and Tacho card.
• Maximum of 6 points on license and no driving bans.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles in a safe and legal manner.
• Ensure deliveries are received in excellent condition.
• Handle customer issues politely and effectively.

Skills

Customer Service

Safe Driving

Teamwork

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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 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 routing to ensure premium and timed deliveries are achieved
• Use and maintain equipment and PPE in good condition
• Report delivery and on-road issues to the traffic office immediately
• Ensure deliveries are received in excellent condition
• Handle customer issues politely and effectively
• Make collections as instructed and on time
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan
• Holidays: 20 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
• DX Discounts Portal
• Opportunities to progress and receive training to attain HGV C+E through our Driver Academy

All about you

You will be friendly, hard-working, and motivated by getting things done. We value team players and are committed to providing opportunities for career development.

About us

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

What it feels like to be part of our team

At DX, our people are our foundation of success. We are passionate about your career progression and strive to develop and promote from within by providing training and opportunities for advancement.