Delivery Driver (3.5t) - Growth, Perks & Milestone Days

DPD UK; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay Rate £13.00 per hour + enhanced OT

Career progression from within

Milestone Days and Holiday Trading

Unum Help@Hand 24/7 health services

5% retailer discounts

Life Assurance 4x salary

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking 3.5 Tonne Drivers at the Sheffield depot to join a high‑energy delivery team. This permanent, 40‑hour role runs Sunday to Wednesday, 08:30–19:00, with a focus on reliable, professional customer service and efficient daily routes.

New drivers can expect clear progression from warehouse roles into management, together with perks like milestone days, holiday trading and strong wellbeing support including Unum 24/7 health services and life assurance.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• Physically fit to handle parcels up to 30kg.
• People person who is professional and reliable and cares about the service delivered.
• Comfortable navigating local roads and using handheld devices.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle prep and loading including daily safety checks and organising parcels for your route.
• Route mastery using handheld technology with predicted windows for customers.
• Delivering parcels and providing a friendly, professional service at customers' doorsteps.
• Problem solving on the go, such as finding safe places or navigating apartment blocks.
• Safely handling parcels (up to 25kg) and ensuring security of the vehicle and cargo.

Job description

DPD UK is seeking 3.5 Tonne Drivers at the Sheffield depot to join a high‑energy delivery team. This permanent, 40‑hour role runs Sunday to Wednesday, 08:30–19:00, with a focus on reliable, professional customer service and efficient daily routes.

New drivers can expect clear progression from warehouse roles into management, together with perks like milestone days, holiday trading and strong wellbeing support including Unum 24/7 health services and life assurance.