Class 1 Driver

DPD; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay

Career growth

Sustainability

Wellness support

Retail discounts

Job summary

DPD Group is seeking a Class 1 LGV C+E driver at our Gateshead depot. You will manage multi-drop routes, maintain compliance with tachograph rules, and represent the DPD brand with professionalism.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:15, with overtime opportunities and the potential for career progression within a sustainability-focused, rapidly growing parcel delivery leader. Weekly pay per hour rate starts at £16.35 with enhanced overtime, and we offer wellness support and retailer

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.
• Reliability, safety-conscious and aligned with DPD values.
• Great interpersonal skills in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle multi-drop collections and deliveries across your local area with time-sensitive deliveries.
• Uphold time-critical scheduling while maintaining world-class service standards.
• Maintain digital tachograph journey records and comply with transport regulations.
• Assist with loading/unloading of trailers and ensure freight security.
• Act as a professional ambassador for the DPD brand with a solution-oriented approach.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety-conscious

Reliability

Education

UK Driving Licence CE entitlement

UK CPC Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

LOCATION: DPD Tyneside,Unit 6, Queens Park,
Third Ave, Gateshead,
NE11 0QD

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

• Days of Work:Monday to Friday
• Shift Pattern: 08:30 - 17:15

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 recentexperience 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.