Class 1 Driver

Dpdgroupuk1; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DPD is seeking a dependable LGV C+E driver to join our nationwide transport network in Chelmsford. The role focuses on precise management of high-volume logistics and multi-drop collections, ensuring time-sensitive deliveries across the local area.

You will hold a valid UK CE entitlement, a current CPC, and a Digital Tachograph Card, with at least 6 months of LGV C+E experience. Represent the DPD brand with safety, reliability, and customer-focused service.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent 40 Hours Per WeekDays of Work: Monday to FridayShift Pattern: 11:00 to 19:45

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.

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.

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