Class 1 Driver

Dpd Group Uk; Dobwalls; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DPD Group UK is seeking a professional LGV C+E driver to join our nationwide transport network. You will manage multi-drop collections and deliveries, prioritise time-sensitive schedules, and uphold strict safety and compliance standards.

You are reliable, safety-conscious, and customer-focused, with a valid UK Driving Licence CE, CPC card, and Digital Tachograph Card. The role runs Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:30, in a permanent full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement.
• At least 6 months recent experience operating LGV C+E vehicles.
• Current UK CPC Card and a valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and aligned with DPD DNA: Passion, Respect, Accountability.
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle multi-drop collections and deliveries across your local area with time-sensitive schedules.
• Ensure time-critical scheduling and uphold world-class service standards.
• Maintain meticulous digital journey records and ensure compliance with tachograph and transport regulations.
• Participate in safe loading and unloading of trailers to protect freight integrity.
• Act as a professional ambassador for the DPD brand with a flexible, solution-oriented approach.

Skills

LGV C+E driving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Tools

Digital Tachograph Card

CPC Card

Job description

Job Description

• Contract Type: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week
• Days of Work: Monday to Friday
• Shift Pattern: 08:30 - 17:30

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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