Class 1 Driver
DPDgroup, Stoke-upon-Trent, City of Stoke-on-Trent
Class 1 Driver
£16
DPDgroup, Stoke-upon-Trent, City of Stoke-on-Trent
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 14 Aug | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: c03908cd5c624c9b89bbb66e7696cad4
Location ref: Stoke-upon-Trent, City of Stoke-on-Trent
Full Job Description
This pivotal role is central to our nationwide transport network, focusing on the precise and efficient management of high-volume logistics operations.
- 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.
What You Bring - The License: Valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement.
- The Experience: At least 6 months recent experience operating LGV C+E vehicles.
- The Essentials: A current UK CPC Card and a valid Digital Tachograph Card.
- The Values: You're reliable, safety-conscious, and align with our DPD DNA: Passion, Respect, and Accountability.
- The Skills: Great interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, logistics-heavy environment.
Drive the best tech and a modern fleet with the company that aims to be the UK's greenest delivery team. Looking for a Class 1 role that doesn't eat up your weekends? Join DPD as a Category C+E Driver. We're a £2 billion industry leader focused on sustainability, innovation, and taking care of the people who keep us moving. If you're a pro behind the wheel and want a stable career with real growth potential, let's get started. 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. - Pay: £16.35 per hour + enhanced overtime rates.
- Stability & Growth: We promote from within. This isn't just a job; it's a career path.
- Sustainability: Work for a company aiming to be the UK's greenest delivery partner.
- Wellness & Support: Milestone Days off to celebrate life's big moments (e.g. Your Birthdays) & Enhanced maternity / paternity pay. Health & wellbeing services via Unum Help@Hand and Vitality at Work. Life assurance and holiday trading options.
- Retail Discounts: Save at 100s of retailers (including 5% off your weekly shop).