Class 1 Driver

DPDgroup; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 46,838,000 - 52,349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Sustainability focus

Wellness benefits

Retail discounts

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking a Class 1 driver to manage high-volume routes with a focus on safety, accuracy, and timely deliveries. You will operate LGV C+E vehicles across local areas, maintaining strict compliance with tachograph rules while upholding the DPD brand standards.

The role offers a stable career path within a sustainability-driven delivery leader, with opportunities for overtime and growth as part of a nationwide network.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence with CE entitlement.
• 6 months+ experience driving LGV C+E vehicles.
• UK CPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card required.

Responsibilities

• Handle multi-drop collections and deliveries with time-sensitive schedules.
• Adhere to time-critical scheduling standards and brand service levels.
• Maintain digital journey records and comply with tachograph regulations.
• Assist with safe loading/unloading of trailers and protect freight integrity.
• Represent the DPD brand professionally in all interactions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety-conscious

Reliability

Thrives in logistics

Education

CE entitlement on UK licence

UK CPC Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

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.
  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.
• 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).