driver

Dx Freight; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health plan

Holiday entitlement with service years

Long service recognition

Maternity & Paternity support

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

DX Discounts Portal

Driver Academy and progression

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

DX Freight in the United Kingdom is seeking a 7.5t driver for a multi-drop delivery route. You will deliver products to customer premises, scan items, and ensure safe loading and unloading while upholding the Delivered Exactly promise.

The role requires a C1 or higher licence with valid DQC and Tacho card, a clean licence (max 6 points, no bans), and a strong focus on exceptional customer service and safety. Training and career progression are available.

Qualifications

• Must hold C1 or above on licence with valid DQC and Tacho card.
• Maximum of 6 points on licence and no bans.
• Represent DX in a professional manner at all times.
• Drive vehicles in a safe and legal manner, complying with all requirements.
• All daily checks undertaken and defects reported with correct paperwork.
• Deliver and load deliveries safely, ensuring customers receive items in excellent condition.

Responsibilities

• Deliver customers' products on a multi-drop route.
• Scan products using DX scanning equipment.
• Load deliveries safely before leaving depot.
• Observe DX procedures and policies at all times.
• Manage routing to achieve premium and timed deliveries.
• Report on-road issues to Traffic Office immediately.
• Provide courteous, effective customer service and resolve issues.

Skills

C1 Licence

DQC

Tacho Card

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Job description

To deliver customers' products to the required premises ensuring all customers receive exceptional customer service as part of a multi-drop delivery route. The driver will ensure that all products are transported safely to the customers' premises, treating their freight as if it were their own.,

• Represent DX in a professional manner at all times
• Drive vehicles in a safe and legal manner ensuring compliance with all legal and company requirements at all times
• All daily checks are undertaken ensuring defects are immediately reported and correct paperwork completed
• Ensure all product are scanned using DX scanning equipment
• Ensure all deliveries are loaded safely prior to leaving the depot
• Observe DX procedures and policies at all times
• Manage your routing to ensure premium and timed deliveries are achieved
• Ensure the correct equipment and PPE, (personal protective equipment) is in good order and used at all times
• Ensure all delivery and on road issues are reported to the traffic office immediately
• Ensure the customer receives their deliveries in excellent condition every time
• Deal with any customer issues in a polite and effective manner
• Ensure collections are made in line with given instructions and timesMust hold C1 or above on licence with valid DQC and Tacho card
• Maximum of 6 points on licence and no bans
• Takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service
• Ability to build a rapport with customersWe 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! We look forward to hearing from you!

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Company Funded Health Cash Plan
• 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
• As a 7.5t driver, and part of the DX family, you will have the opportunity to progress further and to receive training in the future to attain HGV C+E as part of our Driver Academy once you have qualified for the scheme.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!

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.