Eco-Driven Class 1 Driver | Stable Career & Growth

DPD UK; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay

Stability & Growth

Sustainability

Wellness & Support

Retail Discounts

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking a Category C+E Driver in Stoke-on-Trent. This permanent role offers a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, with a 11:00–19:45 shift pattern and a hourly pay of £16.35 plus enhanced overtime.

The position focuses on multi-drop deliveries, strict timeliness, and high standards of service within a sustainable, people-focused logistics environment. DPD UK promotes from within and supports wellness, with benefits including life assurance, maternity/paternity pay, and retailer discounts.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence with CE entitlement.
• At least 6 months recent experience operating LGV C+E vehicles.
• A current UK CPC Card and a valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• You are reliable, safety-conscious and align with our DPD DNA: Passion, Respect, and Accountability.
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, logistics-heavy environment.

Responsibilities

• The Route: Handle multi-drop collections and deliveries across your local area successfully achieving time sensitive deliveries and predetermined collection schedules.
• Service Excellence: Ensure strict adherence to time-critical scheduling requirements while upholding the company's standards for world-class service.
• Compliance & Reporting: Maintain meticulous and accurate digital journey records, ensuring full compliance with all relevant digital tachograph and transport regulations.
• Freight Management: Proactively participate in the safe and secure loading and unloading of trailers, ensuring freight integrity and security throughout transit.
• Brand Representation: Act as a professional ambassador for the DPD brand, exhibiting a flexible, solution-oriented approach and maintaining a positive corporate image in all interactions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety-conscious

Job description

DPD UK is seeking a Category C+E Driver in Stoke-on-Trent. This permanent role offers a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, with a 11:00–19:45 shift pattern and a hourly pay of £16.35 plus enhanced overtime.

The position focuses on multi-drop deliveries, strict timeliness, and high standards of service within a sustainable, people-focused logistics environment. DPD UK promotes from within and supports wellness, with benefits including life assurance, maternity/paternity pay, and retailer discounts.