HGV Driver – Modern Fleet, Great Pay & Career Growth

DPD; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Milestone days off

Enhanced family leave

Free life assurance

Health kiosks

Unum Help@Hand

Job summary

DPD Reading is hiring a reliable HGV Driver to join our team, operating a modern fleet and ensuring nationwide collections and deliveries. You will work in a safety-conscious environment with GPS/digital tachographs guiding your route and compliance throughout the network.

You’ll be part of a company known for tech-driven logistics, career growth, and an emphasis on work-life balance with benefits and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Class 1 (Category CE) Licence, CPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card.
• At least 6 months experience handling Class 1 vehicles.
• Excellent geographical knowledge of UK roads and a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Execute nationwide collections and deliveries, focusing on HGV-friendly locations.
• Manage trailer swaps and live loading/unloading to keep the network moving.
• Use GPS and digital tachographs to manage your route and stay compliant.
• Maintain professional relations with dispatchers and customers nationwide.
• Conduct thorough vehicle inspections and prioritise safe driving.

Skills

UK Class 1 Licence

CPC Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Geographical knowledge of UK roads

Tools

GPS navigation

Tachograph system

Job description

DPD Reading is hiring a reliable HGV Driver to join our team, operating a modern fleet and ensuring nationwide collections and deliveries. You will work in a safety-conscious environment with GPS/digital tachographs guiding your route and compliance throughout the network.

You’ll be part of a company known for tech-driven logistics, career growth, and an emphasis on work-life balance with benefits and a supportive culture.