Class 1 Driver

DX Delivery; Tankersley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Tankersley is seeking a Class 1 Driver to transport goods and manage time-sensitive deliveries. The ideal candidate will hold an HGV 1/C+E Licence, exhibit a safe driving track record, and comply with drivers' legal requirements. This role offers competitive pay, a health cash plan, and excellent opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive Rates of Pay

Company Funded Health Cash Plan

20 days holidays increasing with length of service plus bank holidays

Long Service Recognition scheme

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance programme

DX Discounts Portal

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving vehicles in a safe manner.
• Must hold HGV 1/C+E Licence and a valid DCPC Card.
• No more than 6 points on your licence, no DD/DR Code convictions.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods to and from customers’ premises and central hubs.
• Manage on-road routes to achieve time-sensitive deliveries.
• Adhere to all legal requirements while driving.

Skills

Proven track record of driving vehicles safely

Knowledge of driver’s hours and WTD legislation

Ability to perform vehicle safety checks

Compliance with health and safety requirements

Navigation skills for route management

Education

HGV 1/C+E Licence

Valid DCPC Card

Job description

An exciting new Class 1 - Driver opportunity at DX!

All about you

You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. We value team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people with the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.

About us

We are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. DX Freight provides next-day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and the operation of customer-liveried vehicles. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise.

What will it feel like to be part of our team?

At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. We are passionate about your career progression with us. We strive to develop and promote from within whenever we can, so if you want to develop your career DX will provide the training and the opportunities!

Role summary:

To transport goods to and from customers’ premises, and our central hubs, into the DX 2 Man delivery network. This role requires the ability to work to deadlines and to manage on-road routes in order to achieve time-sensitive deliveries.

Key responsibilities

• Proven track record of driving vehicles in a safe and legal manner ensuring compliance with all legal requirements
• Understand and be able to comply with driver’s hours and WTD legislation
• Understand and be able to carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and to be able to report defects correctly
• Must comply with on-site health and safety requirements
• Have the experience and knowledge to be able to divert cross country to and from the hub as and when signs, traffic or other conditions dictate

Essential Criteria

• You must hold an HGV 1/C+E Licence
• No more than 6 points on your licence and no DD/DR Code convictions
• Hold a current valid DCPC Card

Benefits:

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Company Funded Health Cash Plan
• Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Long Service Recognition scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
• DX Discounts Portal
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!

We look forward to hearing from you!