Collection and Delivery Driver - 3.5 Tonne

DPDgroup; Radlett; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health services

Grocery discounts

Life Assurance 4x salary

Milestone Days

Holiday Trading

Employee discounts

Career progression

Job summary

DPDgroup is seeking a Driver in the UK to be the final link to customers, delivering parcels with a friendly, professional approach. You’ll start with vehicle prep and loading, then use handheld tech to navigate routes and manage delivery windows.

Expect active and varied days with opportunities for career progression and health/employee perks. Role emphasizes safe parcel handling up to 30 kg, local navigation, and a positive customer experience.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• Physically fit to handle parcels up to 30 kg.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and load the vehicle for a route, ensuring secure and efficient parcel placement.
• Deliver parcels to customers’ doorsteps with a friendly, professional approach.
• Use handheld tech to navigate and provide accurate delivery windows.
• Resolve delivery issues on the go using local knowledge and available tech.
• Safely handle parcels and protect the vehicle and cargo during transit.

Skills

Valid UK driving licence

Physical fitness

People person

Handheld device navigation

Tools

Handheld routing tech

Job description

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.
  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.
  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.
  Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour (or £14.56 per hour for London Allowance Depots) + 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)., 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.