Class 1 Driver

DPD UK; Cardiff; Vor Ort; GBP 22.000 - 26.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pay: £16.35 per hour + enhanced OT

Stability & Growth: Career path

Sustainability: UK’s greenest delivery

Wellness & Support: Health & wellbeing

Retail Discounts: Discounts at many RT

Zusammenfassung

DPD UK Cardiff is seeking a Category C+E Driver to join our nationwide transport network. You will handle multi‑drop collections and deliveries across your local area, with a 40‑hour week, Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:45, on a permanent contract.

Requirements include a valid UK CE driving licence, a current CPC card, and a Digital Tachograph card, plus at least 6 months LGV C+E experience. The role offers £16.35 per hour with enhanced overtime and a clear growth path.

Qualifikationen

• A valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement.
• At least 6 months of recent experience operating LGV C+E vehicles.
• A current UK CPC Card and a valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Reliable and safety‑minded with a professional attitude.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for a fast‑paced logistics environment.

Aufgaben

• Handle multi‑drop collections and deliveries across your local area with time‑critical accuracy.
• Meet time‑sensitive delivery schedules while maintaining service standards.
• Maintain accurate digital journey records and comply with tachograph rules.
• Assist with safe loading/unloading and freight integrity during transit.
• Act as a professional ambassador for the DPD brand in all interactions.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Safety conscious

Customer service

Ausbildung

UK CPC Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

LOCATION: DPD Cardiff, Wentloog Corporate Park, Wentloog Road, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 2ER

Drive the best tech and a modern fleet with the company that aims to be the UK’s greenest delivery team. Looking for a Class 1 role that doesn't eat up your weekends? Join DPD as a Category C+E Driver. We’re a £2 billion industry leader focused on sustainability, innovation, and taking care of the people who keep us moving. If you’re a pro behind the wheel and want a stable career with real growth potential, let's get started.

DPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide.

The Perks

• Pay: £16.35 per hour + enhanced overtime rates.
• Stability & Growth: We promote from within. This isn’t just a job; it’s a career path.
• Sustainability: Work for a company aiming to be the UK’s greenest delivery partner.
• Wellness & Support: Milestone Days off to celebrate life's big moments (e.g. Your Birthdays) & Enhanced maternity / paternity pay. Health & wellbeing services via Unum Help@Hand and Vitality at Work. Life assurance and holiday trading options.
• Retail Discounts: Save at 100s of retailers (including 5% off your weekly shop).

Job Description

• Contract Type: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week
• Days of Work: Monday to Friday
• Shift Pattern: 08:00 - 16:45

Core Responsibilities

This pivotal role is central to our nationwide transport network, focusing on the precise and efficient management of high-volume logistics operations.

• The Route: Handle multi-drop collections and deliveries across your local area successfully achieving time sensitive deliveries and predetermined collection schedules
• Service Excellence: Ensure strict adherence to time-critical scheduling requirements while upholding the company's standards for world-class service.
• Compliance & Reporting: Maintain meticulous and accurate digital journey records, ensuring full compliance with all relevant digital tachograph and transport regulations.
• Freight Management: Proactively participate in the safe and secure loading and unloading of trailers, ensuring freight integrity and security throughout transit.
• Brand Representation: Act as a professional ambassador for the DPD brand, exhibiting a flexible, solution-oriented approach and maintaining a positive corporate image in all interactions.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• The License: Valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement.
• The Experience: At least 6 months recent experience operating LGV C+E vehicles.
• The Essentials: A current UK CPC Card and a valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• The Values: You’re reliable, safety-conscious, and align with our DPD DNA: Passion, Respect, and Accountability.
• The Skills: Great interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, logistics-heavy environment.

DPD is a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We value your unique perspective.