Class 1 Driver

DPD Group UK; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Class 1 Driver. The role involves executing bulk collections and deliveries with strict adherence to deadlines. Ideal candidates will have a valid UK CE driving licence and a CPC card. We offer extensive benefits such as free life assurance, enhanced maternity and paternity packages, and professional development opportunities. Join us to be part of a growing team committed to excellence in service delivery.

Benefits

Professional company uniform

Fully funded CPC renewal

Holiday trading

Free onsite car parking

Discounted shopping from hundreds of retailers

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s experience operating LGV CE vehicles.
• Demonstrating the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability in all aspects of your work.
• Commitment to safety, reliability and excellence in driving.

Responsibilities

• Executing bulk collections and deliveries from nationwide network.
• Adhering to time-critical deadlines and collection schedules.
• Maintaining service delivery standards and accurate records.

Skills

Inventory Control

Basic Math

Commercial Driving

Heavy Lifting

Education

Valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement

Current UK Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Valid UK Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Overview

As a Class 1 Driver for DPD your key responsibilities will include:

• Executing bulk collections and deliveries from our nationwide network of depots and major customers with utmost precision and efficiency.
• Adhering strictly to time-critical deadlines and predetermined collection schedules.
• Maintaining the highest standards of service delivery to uphold our reputation for excellence.
• Meticulously maintaining accurate records and journey details in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participating in loading and unloading operations as required ensuring cargo integrity and safety protocols are followed.

This role needs an individual with a professional manner, a flexible approach and strong interpersonal skills. You will be committed to delivering world-class customer service. We offer a comprehensive package including:

• Professional company uniform
• Fully funded CPC renewal
• Structured overtime opportunities
• Access to a modern well-maintained fleet

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum of one year’s experience operating LGV CE vehicles.
• Valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement.
• Current and valid UK Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Card.
• Valid UK Digital Tachograph Card.
• Demonstrating the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability in all aspects of your work.

The nature of this role demands strict adherence to regulatory requirements and professional standards in the logistics industry. Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to safety, reliability and excellence in their professional driving career.

Additional Information

About our benefits:

We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business. Without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few:

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Free onsite car parking for all employees
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Unum - essential health and wellbeing services for all employees and eligible family members
• Discounted shopping from 100s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses for employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job

Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.

If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers promises then this is the job for you! Apply today.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

Inventory Control, Basic Math, Paratransit, Tanker Experience, Van Driver, Box Truck Experience, Commercial Driving, Commercial Vehicle Experience, Delivery Driver Experience, Manual Transmission Experience, Driving, Heavy Lifting

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1