Class 2 / 18 Tonne Collection and Delivery Driver

Job Description

As a Class 2 / 18 Tonne Collection and Delivery Driver with DPD, you will be the "face of our company", tasked with delivering exceptional service to our customers. This role demands a high level of professionalism, adaptability, and a commitment to maintaining a professional appearance at all times.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Executing multi-drop collections and deliveries within the designated local area with precision and efficiency
• Adhering strictly to time-critical deadlines and predetermined collection schedules
• Maintaining accurate records of all journeys and deliveries
• Representing DPD with the utmost professionalism and integrity at all times
• Conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness and safety
• Promptly reporting any vehicle defects or maintenance issues to the appropriate personnel
• Safely loading and unloading cargo, ensuring proper securing of goods during transit
• Adhering to all relevant road traffic laws and company policies, including working time directives and tachograph regulations
• Maintaining a clean and organised vehicle interior and exterior
• Participating in regular safety briefings and training sessions to stay updated on best practices and regulations
• Collaborating effectively with warehouse staff, dispatchers, and other drivers to ensure smooth operations
• Providing constructive feedback to improve delivery processes and customer experience
• Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability

Qualifications

To be considered for this role you must have:

• A valid 18 Tonne (Category C) licence, DQC (Driver Qualification Card) CPC accreditation and a valid UK Digital Tachograph Card
• Good communication skills, a can-do attitude and customer-focused approach
• The ability to prioritise and work on your own initiative when under pressure
• Prior multi-drop driving experience would be beneficial, but full training is available
• A clean driving licence and some basic administration skills would be preferred
• Excellent time management skills and punctuality
• Strong geographical knowledge of the local delivery area
• Physical fitness to handle heavy loads and perform repetitive lifting tasks
• Basic mechanical knowledge to perform vehicle checks and identify potential issues
• Proficiency in using handheld devices and route planning software
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet business needs when required

Additional Information

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…

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Free onsite parking for all employees
• Unum Help@Hand - essential health and wellbeing services for you and eligible family members
• Health Kiosks visiting every location 
• Vitality at Work
• Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off your weekly supermarket shop
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• 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 deliver a best in class customer doorstep experience, then this is the job for you! Apply today.

Salary Range: £12.21 Per Hour - £21.00 Per Hour