Class 1 Driver

DPD Group UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Reading is seeking a professional individual to join their team. This role involves executing bulk collections and deliveries with utmost precision, adhering to strict deadlines, and maintaining service quality. Candidates must have a valid LGV CE licence and CPC card, with at least one year of relevant driving experience. This position is full-time and offers various employee benefits for job stability and personal well-being.

Benefits

Professional company uniform

Fully funded CPC renewal

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Health Kiosks visiting every location

Discounted shopping from retailers

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience operating LGV CE vehicles.
• Valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement.
• Current and valid UK Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Card.
• Valid UK Digital Tachograph Card.

Responsibilities

• Executing bulk collections and deliveries from the nationwide network.
• Adhering strictly to time-critical deadlines.
• Maintaining the highest standards of service delivery.
• Maintaining accurate records and journey details.

Skills

Inventory Control

Basic Math

Driving

Heavy Lifting

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 return.

Benefits

• Professional company uniform
• Fully funded CPC renewal
• Structured overtime opportunities
• Access to a modern well‑maintained fleet

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience operating LGV CE vehicles.
• Valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement.
• Current and valid UK Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Card.
• Valid UK Digital Tachograph Card.

Additional Information

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.

About our benefits

We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business without them we wouldnt be able to deliver our award‑winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. Its 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 – essential health and wellbeing services for all employees and eligible family members
• Discounted shopping from 100s 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.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

• Inventory Control
• Basic Math
• Paratransit
• Tanker Experience
• Van Driver
• Box Truck Experience
• Commercial Driving
• Commercial Vehicle Experience
• Delivery Driver Experience
• Manual Transmission Experience
• Driving
• Heavy Lifting

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1