Class 1 Driver Days

Chloe Hale; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

20 days holidays + bank holidays

Long service recognition

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Assistance programme with 24/7 Virtual

DX Discounts Portal

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

DX is seeking a Class 1 driver for dayshift operations to move goods between customer premises and DX hubs. You will manage time-sensitive routes, ensure timely deliveries and maintain high safety standards.

Applicants must hold a valid HGV 1/C+E licence with DCPC, and meet the on-site safety and regulatory requirements. Excellent team-based environment with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving vehicles in a safe and legal manner.
• Understand and comply with driver's hours and WTD legislation.
• Carry out vehicle checks to ensure safety and report defects.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods to and from customers' premises and central hubs within the DX network.
• Meet deadlines and manage on-road routes for time-sensitive deliveries.
• Drive safely and legally, complying with all legal requirements.
• Diversion of routes as signs or traffic dictates while reporting issues.
• Adhere to on-site health and safety requirements.

Skills

Safe driving

Legal compliance

Route planning

Education

HGV 1/C+E Licence

DCPC Card

Job description

An exciting new Class 1 - Driver opportunity at DX!

*** This is a Dayshift vacancy***

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 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
• 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!!