Weekend HGV Driver: Flexible Schedule, Modern Fleet, Growth

DPD UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Milestone days off

Enhanced family leave

Life assurance

Health kiosks

Unum Help@Hand

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking a reliable HGV Driver based in Reading to join a modern fleet and support nationwide collections and deliveries. You will work within the national transport department, focusing on efficient route planning and safe operations.

Earn £16.35 per hour base with a night-rate premium of £2.72 per hour (18:00–06:00) and enhanced overtime. The role is permanent for 24 hours per week, with Friday to Sunday shifts and flexible times.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Class 1 (CE) licence with CPC card and digital tachograph card.
• Minimum of 6 months experience driving Class 1 vehicles.
• Excellent knowledge of UK roads and safety-minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Execute nationwide collections and deliveries focusing on HGV routes.
• Manage trailer swaps and live loading/unloading to keep the network moving.
• Use GPS and tachographs to plan and monitor routes and ensure compliance.
• Maintain professional relations with dispatchers and customers nationwide.
• Carry out thorough vehicle inspections and prioritise safe driving in all conditions.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

CPC Card

Digital Tachograph

UK road knowledge

Tools

GPS devices

Digital Tachograph

Job description

DPD UK is seeking a reliable HGV Driver based in Reading to join a modern fleet and support nationwide collections and deliveries. You will work within the national transport department, focusing on efficient route planning and safe operations.

Earn £16.35 per hour base with a night-rate premium of £2.72 per hour (18:00–06:00) and enhanced overtime. The role is permanent for 24 hours per week, with Friday to Sunday shifts and flexible times.