HGV Driver - Premium Night Shift Rate (Class 1 Licence Required)

jobs24.co.uk; Bicester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Class 1 LGV Driver, where you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional service across the UK. This position offers the opportunity to work with a modern fleet and contribute to a sustainable delivery service that values its employees. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and a focus on professional development, this role not only provides job stability but also a pathway to a rewarding career. Enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance, making this an exciting opportunity for those who thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance

Free company uniform

Fully funded CPC renewal

Health Kiosks

Vitality at Work

Free On Site Parking

Discounted shopping

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Must have a valid UK Class 1 Driving Licence and minimum 12 months experience.
• CPC and Digital Tachograph cards are required.

Responsibilities

• Make bulk collections and deliveries between DPD sites and customers.
• Drive a modern fleet on agreed shift patterns.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Education

UK Class 1 Driving Licence

UK CPC Card

UK Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Job Description

Contract: Permanent / 40 Hours Per Week
Hourly Rate: £15.28 + £2.52ph additional night rate between 18:00 to 06:00
Location: DPD Bicester Depot - Unit D, Symmetry Park, Bicester, OX26 6GF
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Hours of Work: 15:30 - 03:30
DPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.
DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.
As a Class 1 LGV Driver for our Transport Department, you'll be making bulk collections & deliveries between various DPD sites and customers nationwide.
You will be driving a modern and well-maintained fleet on agreed shift patterns delivering to HGV friendly locations.
Deliveries and collections may involve trailer swaps or having your trailer live unloaded and reloaded, depending on individual customer needs.

What we're looking for:
To be considered for the role you must have:

1. A valid UK Class 1 Driving Licence
2. Minimum 12 months Class 1 experience
3. A valid UK CPC Card
4. A valid UK Digital Tachograph Card
5. Ability to load / unload trailers where needed

We are also looking for you to demonstrate that you:

1. Recognise the value of providing great customer service
2. Can work to deadlines, are flexible and always go above and beyond
3. Are friendly, approachable, positive, resourceful and professional
4. Are able to multi-task and problem solve

About our Benefits:
We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn't be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It's important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few:

1. Holiday trading
2. Enhanced maternity and paternity package
3. Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
4. Free company uniform
5. Full and unique training and induction
6. Fully funded CPC renewal
7. Health Kiosks visiting every location
8. Vitality at Work
9. Free On Site Parking
10. Discounted shopping from 100's of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
11. Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
12. For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses

Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.
If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today