7.5t Driver

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent logistics company as a 7.5t driver, delivering exceptional customer service while managing multi-drop delivery routes. Enjoy competitive pay, career progression opportunities, and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Company-funded health cash plan

20 days holidays increasing with service

Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Access to DX discounts portal

Qualifications

• Hold a C1 or above license with valid DQC and Tacho card.
• Have a maximum of 6 points on license and no bans.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles safely and legally, ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Load deliveries safely and manage routing for timely deliveries.
• Report delivery issues and ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

C1 License

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 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
• 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 deliveries are received in excellent condition every time
• Deal with customer issues politely and effectively
• Make collections in line with instructions and timings
• Hold a C1 or above 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 service + bank holidays
• Access enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
• Participate in company pension scheme
• Receive life assurance
• Utilize employee assistance program, including 24/7 Virtual GP
• Access DX discounts portal
• As a 7.5t driver, have opportunities for progression and training to attain HGV C+E through our Driver Academy once qualified
• Benefit from excellent career progression opportunities and more!

All about you

You will be friendly, hard-working, and thrive on getting things done. We value team players and are committed to providing the skills needed for career growth.

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, along with comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and customer-liveried vehicle operations. Our brand reflects our daily work 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 and strive to promote from within whenever possible. We will provide the training and opportunities needed for your growth!