Class 1 Driver

DPD Group UK; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join DPD Group UK as a Class 1 Driver and be part of a leading parcel delivery service. This permanent role offers an excellent work-life balance with a minimum of 40 hours per week. You will be responsible for ensuring safe and timely deliveries, upholding top-notch service standards, and maintaining accurate records. With a focus on professional development, this job provides a gateway to a rewarding career in logistics.

Benefits

Professional company uniform

Fully funded CPC renewal

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance of 4 x salary

Free onsite car parking

Discounted shopping from retailers

Milestone days off

Qualifications

• Minimum one year's experience operating LGV C+E vehicles.
• Must have valid UK driving and CPC licenses.
• Strong adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Executing bulk collections and deliveries efficiently.
• Adhering to time-critical deadlines.
• Maintaining service delivery standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Safety commitment

Education

UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement

UK Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

UK Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

• Contract: Permanent or Fixed Term / 40 Hours Per Week minimum
• Hourly Rate: £15.27ph - overtime paid at enhanced rates
• Location: DPD Peterborough - Unit 4 Waterworth Road, Peterborough PE7 3AG
• Days of Work: Monday to Friday
• Hours of Work: 09:00 to 17:45

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. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.

Job Description

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. In return, 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 C+E vehicles.
• Valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement.
• Current and valid UK Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Card.
• Valid UK Digital Tachograph Card.

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 in providing 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 Help@Hand - essential health and wellbeing services for all employees and eligible family members
• Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses

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.

About the company

DPDgroup is the largest parcel delivery network in Europe. We combine innovative technology and local knowledge to provide a flexible and user-friendly service for both shippers and shoppers. With our industry-leading Predict service, we are setting a new standard for convenience by keeping our customers in close contact with their delivery.

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