Class 1 Driver (C+E) – Weekday Routes & Growth

DPD Group; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay

Career growth

Sustainability

Wellness support

Retail discounts

Job summary

DPD Group is seeking a Class 1 LGV C+E driver at our Gateshead depot. You will manage multi-drop routes, maintain compliance with tachograph rules, and represent the DPD brand with professionalism.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:15, with overtime opportunities and the potential for career progression within a sustainability-focused, rapidly growing parcel delivery leader. Weekly pay per hour rate starts at £16.35 with enhanced overtime, and we offer wellness support and retailer

Qualifications

• Valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement.
• At least 6 months recent experience operating LGV C+E vehicles.
• Current UK CPC Card and a valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Reliability, safety-conscious and aligned with DPD values.
• Great interpersonal skills in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle multi-drop collections and deliveries across your local area with time-sensitive deliveries.
• Uphold time-critical scheduling while maintaining world-class service standards.
• Maintain digital tachograph journey records and comply with transport regulations.
• Assist with loading/unloading of trailers and ensure freight security.
• Act as a professional ambassador for the DPD brand with a solution-oriented approach.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety-conscious

Reliability

Education

UK Driving Licence CE entitlement

UK CPC Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

DPD Group is seeking a Class 1 LGV C+E driver at our Gateshead depot. You will manage multi-drop routes, maintain compliance with tachograph rules, and represent the DPD brand with professionalism.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:15, with overtime opportunities and the potential for career progression within a sustainability-focused, rapidly growing parcel delivery leader. Weekly pay per hour rate starts at £16.35 with enhanced overtime, and we offer wellness support and retailer