Collection and Delivery Driver - 3.5 Tonne

DPD UK; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate £13.00/hour

Career progression

Milestone Days off

Free Unum health services

Retail discounts

Life assurance 4x salary

Holiday trading

Job summary

DPD Carlisle is hiring dedicated 3.5 Tonne Drivers to join our team. You will be the face of the brand, delivering parcels across our region with a focus on first-class service and safe, efficient handling.

This permanent, full-time role offers 40 hours per week, shift patterns 07:30–18:00, and a pay rate of £13.00 per hour with enhanced overtime. We provide great benefits, career progression and support for you and your family.

Qualifications

• You’ve held a valid UK Driving Licence for at least 12 months.
• You’re physically fit (can handle parcels up to 30kg).
• You’re a "people person" who's professional and reliable and you care about the service you deliver.
• You’re comfortable navigating local roads and using handheld devices.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle prep and loading: start your shift with safety checks, load your van for your route.
• Route mastery: use handheld tech to navigate and receive predicted delivery windows.
• Customer interaction: deliver parcels with a friendly, professional service.
• Problem solving on the go: handle safe places and tricky apartment blocks with local knowledge and tech.
• Safe handling: protect the vehicle and parcels up to 25kg each from depot to destination.

Skills

Driving Licence

Physical fitness

Customer service

Navigation & handheld tech

Tools

Handheld devices

Job description

Ready to ditch the desk and get moving? Join DPD, the company leading the charge to become the UK’s most sustainable delivery partner. We aren’t just moving parcels; we’re leveraging cutting-edge green tech and eco-friendly logistics to change the game.

We are looking for 3.5 Tonne Drivers who are ready to be the face of our brand and provide a first-class delivery experience.

The Perks

• Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour + enhanced overtime rates.
• Stability & Growth: Genuine career progression as we promote from within. Start in the warehouse, move into management just like many of our current leaders have.
• Extra Time Off: Milestone Days to celebrate life’s big moments + Holiday Trading.
• Wellbeing First: Free Unum "Help@Hand" 24/7 health services for you and your family.
• Big Discounts: Save up to 5% on your weekly grocery shop and at 100s of top retailers.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Free Life Assurance (4x salary).

The Role:

Contract Type: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week

Days of Work: Various Shift Patterns

Hours of Work: 07:30 - 18:00

Location: DPD Carlisle - Unit 1, Bacard Way, Kingmoor Park North, Carlisle, CA64FD

Ready to ditch the desk and get moving? Join DPD, the company leading the charge to become the UK’s most sustainable delivery partner. We aren’t just moving parcels; we’re leveraging cutting-edge green tech and eco-friendly logistics to change the game.

We are looking for 3.5 Tonne Drivers who are ready to be the face of our brand and provide a first-class delivery experience.

The Perks

• Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour + enhanced overtime rates.
• Stability & Growth: Genuine career progression as we promote from within. Start in the warehouse, move into management just like many of our current leaders have.
• Extra Time Off: Milestone Days to celebrate life’s big moments + Holiday Trading.
• Wellbeing First: Free Unum "Help@Hand" 24/7 health services for you and your family.
• Big Discounts: Save up to 5% on your weekly grocery shop and at 100s of top retailers.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Free Life Assurance (4x salary).

The Role:

Contract Type: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week

Days of Work: Various Shift Patterns

Hours of Work: 07:30 - 18:00

Job Description

The Tasks: What Your Day Looks Like

As a DPD Driver, you are the final, vital link between us and our customers. Your day is active, varied, and tech-integrated.

• Vehicle Prep & Loading: Start your shift by conducting daily vehicle safety checks. You’ll then take charge of your morning load, organising your parcels into your van to ensure maximum efficiency for your specific route.
• Route Mastery: Use our top-tier handheld technology to navigate your territory. Our software doesn't just give you a map; it provides "predict" windows for customers, making your journey smoother and more professional.
• Customer Interaction: You are the face of DPD. You’ll be delivering smiles and parcels directly to doorsteps, providing a friendly, professional service that keeps our customers coming back.
• Problem Solving on the Go: Whether it's finding a "safe place" or navigating a tricky apartment complex, you’ll use your local knowledge and our tech to ensure a successful first-time delivery.
• Safe Handling: You will be responsible for the security of your vehicle and the items within it, safely handling parcels (some weighing up to 25kg) from the depot to the final destination.

Qualifications

Are You a Match?

• You’ve held a valid UK Driving Licence for at least 12 months.
• You’re physically fit (can handle parcels up to 30kg).
• You’re a "people person" who's professional and reliable and you care about the service you deliver
• You’re comfortable navigating local roads and using handheld devices.

Additional Information

What’s In It For You?

We know there’s more to life than just a paycheck. We invest in our people so they can invest in us.

• Work-Life Balance: Reliable schedules to help you plan your life outside of work.
• Big Perks: Access to our rewards platform with discounts at 100s of retailers (that 5% off your weekly grocery shop really adds up!).
• Wellness First: Your health matters. Enjoy access to Vitality at Work, mental health support, and Unum Help@Hand—offering 24/7 health services for you and your family.
• Celebration Days: We want to celebrate with you! Take "Milestone Days" off for life’s big moments, including your Birthday.
• Growth & Development: We don’t just hire; we promote. Many of our managers started behind the wheel. If you have the drive, we have the path.

DPD is a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We value your unique perspective. To find out why DPD is a great place to work for everyone please click on the following link -

You & DPD