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Dx Freight; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company funded health plan

Holidays: 20 days + bank holidays

Long service recognition

Enhanced maternity & paternity

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme (24/7 GP

DX Discounts Portal

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

DX Freight is seeking a delivery driver to represent the company professionally while ensuring efficient, on-time delivery of parcels and freight across the UK. You will liaise with customers and use DX scanning equipment to confirm every delivery and collection, maintaining safety and high service standards throughout each shift.

The role emphasizes route planning, safe loading practices, and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Must hold C1 or above on licence with valid DQC and Tacho card.
• Maximum of 6 points on licence and no bans.
• Ability to build a rapport with customers.

Responsibilities

• Represent DX in a professional manner at all times.
• Drive vehicles safely and legally, complying with all requirements.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Scan all products using DX scanning equipment.
• Load deliveries safely before leaving the depot.
• Observe DX procedures and policies at all times.
• Manage routing for premium and timed deliveries.
• Use PPE in good order and report issues to traffic office.
• Ensure customer receives deliveries in excellent condition.
• Handle customer issues politely and effectively.
• Coordinate collections as instructed and on time.

Skills

Full UK driving licence (C1+)

DQC

Tacho card

Customer service

Route planning

Tools

DX scanning equipment

Job description

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., 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 times
  Must 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 customers
  We 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!

Role summary

• 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
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!

We look forward to hearing from you!