7.5t Driver

DX Delivery; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health plan

Holidays & pension

Long service recognition

Maternity/Paternity support

Life Assurance

EAP & 24/7 Virtual GP

DX Discounts Portal

Driver Academy training

Career progression

Job summary

DX Delivery is hiring a 7.5t driver in the UK to deliver customer orders safely and on time, while providing excellent service. You will handle multi-drop routes, perform routine checks, and scan items with DX equipment to ensure accurate proof of delivery.

The role offers strong progression, with training to advance to HGV C+E through our Driver Academy once eligible, backed by a robust benefits package and ongoing career development.

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 professionally at all times.
• Drive vehicles in a safe and legal manner with compliance to all requirements.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Scan products using DX scanning equipment.
• Load deliveries safely before leaving the depot.
• Observe DX procedures and policies at all times.
• Manage routing for premium and timed deliveries.
• Use and maintain PPE in good order.
• Report delivery and road issues to traffic office.
• Ensure customers receive deliveries in excellent condition.
• Handle customer issues politely and effectively.
• Carry out collections as instructed and on time.

Skills

Customer service

Rapport building

Time management

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!