7.5t Driver

DX Delivery; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Long Service Recognition scheme

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

DX Delivery is seeking a 7.5t driver to reliably deliver products to customer premises across a multi-drop route. You will ensure safe transport of freight and provide exceptional customer service, maintaining accurate paperwork and using DX scanning equipment.

You will drive in a legal, professional manner, carry out daily vehicle checks, and adhere to company procedures while progressing within a Driver Academy pathway for future qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must hold C1 or above on licence with valid DQC and Tacho card.
• Maximum of 6 points on licence and no bans.
• Takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ability to build a rapport with customers.

Responsibilities

• Represent DX in a professional manner at all times.
• Drive vehicles in a safe and legal manner and comply with all legal and company requirements.
• Complete daily checks and report defects with correct paperwork.
• Ensure products are scanned using DX scanning equipment.
• Load deliveries safely before leaving the depot.
• Follow DX procedures and policies at all times.
• Manage routing to achieve premium and timed deliveries.
• Use the correct PPE and ensure it is in good order.
• Report delivery and on-road issues to the traffic office promptly.
• Ensure customers receive deliveries in excellent condition.
• Handle customer issues politely and effectively.
• Make collections in line with instructed times.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Job description

An exciting new 7.5t Driver opportunity at DX!

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 product 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 licence with valid DQC and Tacho card
• Maximum of 6 points on licence and no bans
• Takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service
• Ability to build a rapport with customers

Benefits:

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Company Funded Health Cash Plan
• Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Long Service Recognition scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
• DX Discounts Portal
• As a 7.5t driver, and part of the DX family, you will have the opportunity to progress further and to receive training in the future to attain HGV C+E as part of our Driver Academy once you have qualified for the scheme.
• 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!