Class 1 Driver

DPD Group UK; Middleton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company on a mission to become the UK's most sustainable delivery service! As a Class 1 Driver, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring timely collections and deliveries while providing top-tier customer service. With a commitment to employee welfare, enjoy a permanent contract, guaranteed hours, and opportunities for career progression. Experience a supportive environment with fantastic benefits, including a company uniform, flexible overtime options, and unique perks like never working on your birthday again. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to build a rewarding career with a company that values its people.

Benefits

Company Uniform

Fully Funded CPC Renewal

Flexible Overtime Options

Modern Fleet

Holiday Trading

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Packages

Free Life Assurance

Free Onsite Parking

Health Kiosks

Discounts from Retailers

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year LGV C+E experience required.
• Must have a valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement.

Responsibilities

• Making bulk collections and deliveries across the nationwide network.
• Providing excellent customer service and maintaining records.

Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Flexibility

Education

LGV C+E License

UK CPC Card

UK Digital Tachograph Card

Tools

Digital Tachograph

CPC Training

Job description

Company Overview

• Contract: Permanent / 40 Hours Per Week minimum
• Hourly Rate: £15.27 per hour, with overtime paid at enhanced rates
• Location: DPD Middleton, Unit 2, Satellite Park, Middleton, Oldham, M24 1RU
• Working Days: Monday - Friday
• Start Time: 11:00 - 19:45

Join us on our journey to become the UK’s most sustainable delivery company, while ensuring our customers receive a world-class service. You will work in a busy, fast-paced environment that offers great benefits and opportunities for career progression.

DPD is committed to creating an open, ethical, inclusive, and socially responsible environment.

As a collection and delivery driver, you represent our business daily and play a vital role in providing a service that truly makes a difference to our customers.

We understand our employees' needs, offering stability through permanent contracts, guaranteed hours, and the chance to increase earnings with overtime paid at premium rates. You can plan ahead and build a career with us.

Alongside job security, tools, and a competitive salary, you'll enjoy fantastic benefits from day one, including never working on your birthday again!

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.

Job Description

Our Site Manager is seeking an experienced and dedicated Class 1 Driver to support the growth of their Depot.

Responsibilities include:

• Making bulk collections and deliveries across our nationwide network and with major customers.
• Working to time-critical deadlines and set collection times.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Maintaining records and journey details.
• Assisting in loading and unloading as needed.

You should have a flexible outlook, a friendly personality, a smart appearance, and a desire to deliver top-tier customer service. In return, we offer:

• Company uniform
• Fully funded CPC renewal
• Flexible overtime options
• Modern, well-maintained fleet

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year LGV C+E experience required. You must also have:

• A valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement
• A valid UK CPC Card
• A valid UK Digital Tachograph Card

Additional Benefits

We value our employees and offer a range of benefits including:

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Free life assurance (4x salary) upon joining the pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Health kiosks at all locations
• Vitality at Work program
• Discounts from retailers and up to 5% off shopping at supermarkets
• Milestone days off to celebrate with family and friends
• Free eye tests and support for glasses for screen users

Joining DPD offers not just a job but a career. We promote from within and provide numerous development opportunities. If you share our values and can deliver an exceptional doorstep experience, apply today.