Class 1 Driver – Green, Growth‑Oriented Route Lead

DPD UK; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £16.35

Career growth

Sustainability focus

Wellbeing & benefits

Retail discounts

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking a Category C+E Driver to support its nationwide transport network from Leicester. This permanent role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a shift pattern from 09:00 to 17:45.

You will handle multi-drop collections and deliveries, ensuring on-time performance and high-quality service, while maintaining compliance and safety standards. We require a valid UK driving licence with CE entitlement, at least 6 months LGV C+E experience, and a current UK CPC card with a digital

Qualifications

• Valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement.
• At least 6 months experience operating LGV C+E vehicles.
• Current UK CPC Card and a valid Digital Tachograph Card.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-drop collections and deliveries across local area with time-sensitive schedules.
• Uphold time-critical scheduling and world-class service standards.
• Maintain digital journey records and ensure compliance with tachograph and transport regulations.
• Support safe loading and unloading of trailers to protect freight integrity.
• Represent the brand professionally and maintain a positive corporate image in all interactions.

Skills

UK driving licence CE

LGV C+E experience

CPC card

Digital tachograph card

Interpersonal skills

Safety-conscious

Job description

DPD UK is seeking a Category C+E Driver to support its nationwide transport network from Leicester. This permanent role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a shift pattern from 09:00 to 17:45.

You will handle multi-drop collections and deliveries, ensuring on-time performance and high-quality service, while maintaining compliance and safety standards. We require a valid UK driving licence with CE entitlement, at least 6 months LGV C+E experience, and a current UK CPC card with a digital