Class 1 Driver

DPD UK; North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts

Overtime rates

Internal growth

Wellness support

Sustainability

Job summary

DPD UK is hiring a Class 1 Driver based in Gateshead (NE11 0QD) to join our nationwide transport network. You will manage multi-drop routes, ensure time-critical deliveries, and uphold safety and compliance standards.

We offer a permanent 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, with 08:30–17:15 shifts and enhanced overtime rates. Join a company focused on sustainability, growth, and supportive benefits.

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.

Responsibilities

• Handle multi-drop deliveries across local area with time-sensitive scheduling.
• Uphold time-critical scheduling requirements and world-class service standards.
• Maintain digital journey records meeting tachograph and transport regulations.
• Assist in loading/unloading of trailers with attention to freight integrity.
• Represent the DPD brand with a professional and solution-focused attitude.

Skills

CE Entitlement

LGV C+E Experience

CPC Card

Tachograph Card

Interpersonal Skills

Safety Conscious

Job description

Company 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

• Contract Type: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week
• 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 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.

DPD is a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We value your unique perspective.