HGV Driver – Weekend Shifts, Night Rate, Career Growth

DPD UK; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Milestone days off

Enhanced family leave

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

CPC renewals

Career growth with internal promotion

GPS and logistics tools

Job summary

DPD Maidstone is looking for a reliable HGV Driver to join our national transport team, based at Maidstone. You’ll move bulk collections between DPD sites and major customers, driving a modern fleet and using GPS for routing.

The role offers a base pay of £16.35 per hour with a £2.72 night premium between 18:00 and 06:00 plus enhanced overtime, with opportunities for career progression and benefits such as holiday trading and wellbeing support.

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.
• You’re a resourceful problem-solver who can work under pressure and hit deadlines whilst delivering great service.
• You align with our DPD DNA: Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability.

Responsibilities

• Execute nationwide collections and deliveries, focusing on HGV-friendly locations.
• Manage trailer swaps and oversee live loading/unloading to keep the network moving.
• Use GPS and digital tachographs to manage your route and remain 100% compliant.
• Maintain professional relations with dispatchers and customers across the country.
• Conduct thorough vehicle inspections and prioritise safe driving in all conditions.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Geographical knowledge

Resourceful problem-solver

Work under pressure

Professional and reliable

Education

UK Class 1 Licence (CE)

CPC Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Tools

GPS

Job description

DPD Maidstone is looking for a reliable HGV Driver to join our national transport team, based at Maidstone. You’ll move bulk collections between DPD sites and major customers, driving a modern fleet and using GPS for routing.

The role offers a base pay of £16.35 per hour with a £2.72 night premium between 18:00 and 06:00 plus enhanced overtime, with opportunities for career progression and benefits such as holiday trading and wellbeing support.