Fleet Ambassador

DPD UK; Dunstable; On-site; Full time

Job summary

DPD UK recherche un Fleet Ambassador pour assurer la conformité et la sécurité des véhicules. Le rôle implique des vérifications quotidiennes et hebdomadaires, ainsi que la gestion des défauts. Vous bénéficierez d'un salaire compétitif et d'avantages, tout en travaillant dans un environnement dynamique.

Benefits

Assurance vie gratuite (4x salaire)

Stationnement gratuit sur site

Jours de congé pour célébrations

Soutien pour les tests de vue

Qualifications

• Capacité à travailler de manière autonome sans supervision étroite.
• Approche systématique et méthodique respectant toutes les instructions et exigences réglementaires.

Responsibilities

• Vérifier l'état et la conformité des véhicules.
• Gérer les défauts et les accidents de flotte.
• Effectuer des contrôles hebdomadaires de la flotte.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Résolution de problèmes

Adaptabilité

Job description

Company Description

• Contract: Permanent / 37.5 hours per week.
• Salary: £12.21 plus overtime paid at enhanced rates.
• Location: Unit 4, Humphrys Road, Woodside Industrial Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU5 4TP
• Days of Work: Tuesday to Saturday
• Hours of Work: 05:00 to 13:00

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 with a turnover of nearly £2 billion, offering great benefits and career progression opportunities.

DPD is passionate about creating an open, ethical, inclusive, and socially responsible environment. Along with job security, tools to do the job, and a competitive salary, you'll receive fantastic benefits from day one, including never working on your birthday!

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

Job Description

As our Fleet Ambassador, your key objective is to ensure all vehicles are checked for condition and roadworthiness, complying with legal, corporate, and operational standards. You will report exceptions via the vehicle check app and defect procedures.

You will ensure drivers identify and report defects correctly and that these are rectified. Responsibilities include conducting start and end of contract handovers for owner-driver leased vehicles, supporting depot operations through regular site and equipment checks, and reporting fleet accidents on our portal TranMan.

Key Daily Checks

• Check all fleet vehicles, including rental vehicles, daily and record their condition via the Vehicle App.
• Ensure all 3.5 Tonne Vans do not exceed weight limits using the weighbridge.
• VOR (vehicle off road) management for damaged or defective vehicles.
• Check all associated vehicle equipment, including material handling equipment, jump packs, fuel pumps, and enclosures.
• Adhere to health and safety rules, ensuring effective traffic flow and parking.
• Ensure drivers wear correct DPD uniforms and that vans are clean and maintained to company standards.

Key Weekly Checks

• Report damage on owner-driver vehicles via a 21-day notice in the app.
• Record notices in a shared Google Calendar with the Transport Team.
• Review outstanding notices with the Depot Quality Manager or Depot Manager.
• Conduct weekly fleet checks, including HGV discrepancies.
• Check and reorder fleet stock items as needed.
• Ensure the gritter is operational and clean during winter; report defects to the Regional Transport Engineer.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

Someone who takes pride in their work and consistently produces high-quality results. Strong communication, listening, and problem-solving skills are essential. Additionally, you should have:

• Good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Adaptability to change
• Ability to handle difficult situations and challenging conversations
• A systematic, methodical approach following all instructions and regulatory requirements, including Health and Safety
• Ability to work independently without close supervision

Additional Information

About our benefits:

We value our people and offer more than just a salary and job stability. Benefits include:

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Free life assurance (4x salary) upon joining the pension scheme
• Unum Help@Hand health and wellbeing services
• Free onsite parking
• Vitality at Work
• Health kiosks at various locations
• Discounts at retailers, including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone days off to celebrate with family and friends
• Support for eye tests and glasses for employees using screens regularly

Joining DPD offers a stable job and career development opportunities. We are committed to recognizing and promoting talent within our growing organization. If our values resonate with you and you can help us deliver on our promises, apply today.