Class 1 Driver

DPD UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in parcel delivery seeks a dedicated Class 1 Driver to join their team in Reading. This role is essential for managing bulk collections and deliveries, ensuring customer satisfaction through timely service. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, the company offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a company uniform, flexible overtime, and a well-maintained fleet. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional service and ready to grow your career, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Company uniform

Fully funded CPC renewal

Flexible overtime

Free life assurance

Free onsite parking

Health kiosks

Discounted shopping

Milestone Days off

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Class 1 Driver is required.
• Must have valid UK driving and CPC cards.

Responsibilities

• Make bulk collections and deliveries from depots.
• Maintain records and ensure timely service.

Skills

LGV C+E experience

Customer service

Record keeping

Education

UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement

UK CPC Card

UK Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

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Company Description

• Contract:Permanent / 40Hours PerWeek
• Hourly Rate: £15.27phovertime paid at enhancedrates
• Location:DPD Reading -2 Imperial Way, Reading RG2 0SL
• Days of Work:Sunday-Thursday
• Hours of Work: 10:00 - 18:30
  
  

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

Our Site Manager is looking for an experienced and dedicated Class 1 Driver to support the continued growth of their Depot.

You will be responsible for:

• Making bulk collections and deliveriesfrom our nationwide network of depots and some of our biggest customers.
• Working to time critical deadlines and set collection times
• Ensuring we provide a service to customers' that is second to none
• Keeping & maintaining regular records & journey details
• Assist in loading or unloading
  
  

You'll also need a flexible outlook, a friendly personality and smart appearance and the desire to deliver world class customer service. In return we can offer you (alongside some fantastic company benefits)

• Company uniform
• Fully funded CPC renewal
• Flexible overtime
• Modern and well maintained fleet
  
  

Qualifications

1 year LGV C+E experience is required.

YouMUST also have:

• A valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement
• A valid UK CPC Card
• A valid UK Digital Tachograph Card
  
  

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 parking for all employees
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Vitality at Work
• Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off your weekly supermarket shop
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• For employees who regularlyuse 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 deliver a best in class customer doorstep experience, then this is the job for you! Apply today.

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