Class 1 Driver

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Class 1 Driver to enhance their logistics team. In this role, you will be responsible for making timely bulk collections and deliveries while ensuring exceptional customer service. The company offers a modern fleet and a variety of benefits, including a company uniform and flexible overtime. This position not only provides job stability but also opportunities for career development within a growing organization. If you are passionate about delivering top-notch service and possess the necessary qualifications, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Benefits

Company uniform

Fully funded CPC renewal

Flexible overtime

Modern and well-maintained fleet

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance

Free onsite parking

Health Kiosks

Discounted shopping

Qualifications

• 1 year LGV C+E experience is required.
• Must hold valid driving and CPC cards.

Responsibilities

• Making bulk collections and deliveries across the network.
• Maintaining records and journey details.

Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Flexibility

Education

Valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement

Valid UK CPC Card

Valid UK Digital Tachograph Card

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 deliveries from 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.
• Assisting in loading or unloading.

You'll also need a flexible outlook, a friendly personality, and a smart appearance, along with 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.

You MUST also have:

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

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 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 deliver a best-in-class customer doorstep experience, then this is the job for you! Apply today.