Class 1 Driver

Dpdgroup; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

DPD is recruiting for a permanent full-time LGV C+E driver in the United Kingdom. You will be part of our nationwide transport network, performing multi-drop deliveries with a focus on reliability and safety.

The role requires a valid UK driving licence with CE entitlement, CPC card, and a digital tachograph card, plus at least 6 months of LGV C+E experience. You should be dependable, safety-conscious, and capable of working in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement.
• At least 6 months recent experience operating LGV C+E vehicles.
• A current UK CPC Card and a valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• You’re reliable, safety-conscious, and align with our DPD DNA: Passion, Respect, and Accountability.
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, logistics-heavy environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle multi-drop collections and deliveries across your local area, achieving time-sensitive deliveries and scheduled collections.
• Service Excellence: Ensure strict adherence to time-critical scheduling requirements while upholding the company's standards for world-class service.
• Compliance & Reporting: Maintain meticulous and accurate digital journey records, ensuring full compliance with all relevant digital tachograph and transport regulations.
• Freight Management: Proactively participate in the safe and secure loading and unloading of trailers, ensuring freight integrity and security throughout transit.
• Brand Representation: Act as a professional ambassador for the DPD brand, exhibiting a flexible, solution-oriented approach and maintaining a positive corporate image in all interactions.

Skills

CE entitlement

UK Driving Licence

CPC Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Interpersonal skills

Logistics mindset

Job description

Job Description

• Contract Type: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week
• Days of Work: Monday to Friday
• Shift Pattern: 09:30 - 18:15

Core Responsibilities

This pivotal role is central to our nationwide transport network, focusing on the precise and efficient management of high-volume logistics operations.

• The Route: Handle multi-drop collections and deliveries across your local area successfully achieving time sensitive deliveries and predetermined collection schedules
• Service Excellence: Ensure strict adherence to time-critical scheduling requirements while upholding the company's standards for world-class service.
• Compliance & Reporting: Maintain meticulous and accurate digital journey records, ensuring full compliance with all relevant digital tachograph and transport regulations.
• Freight Management: Proactively participate in the safe and secure loading and unloading of trailers, ensuring freight integrity and security throughout transit.
• Brand Representation: Act as a professional ambassador for the DPD brand, exhibiting a flexible, solution-oriented approach and maintaining a positive corporate image in all interactions.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• The License: Valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement.
• The Experience: At least 6 months recent experience operating LGV C+E vehicles.
• The Essentials: A current UK CPC Card and a valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• The Values: You’re reliable, safety-conscious, and align with our DPD DNA: Passion, Respect, and Accountability.
• The Skills: Great interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, logistics-heavy environment.

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