LGV Driver

London, England, United Kingdom

12/3/2024

Company Description

• Contract: Permanent / 40 Hours Per Work
• Hourly Rate: £15.28ph + £2.52ph for any hours worked between 18:00 - 06:00 + £1.48 London Weighting Allowance
• Location: DPD West London, 28 Commercial Way, Park Royal, London, NW10 7XF
• Days of Work: Monday to Friday
• Start Window: 17:45 - 18:45
  
  

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.

Job Description

As a Class 1 LGV Driver for our Transport Department, you will be responsible for executing bulk collections and deliveries between various DPD sites and customers nationwide. Your primary duties will involve operating a modern and well-maintained fleet on predetermined shift patterns, delivering to HGV-compliant locations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting safe and efficient transportation of goods across the country
• Adhering strictly to agreed shift patterns and delivery schedules
• Executing trailer swaps or overseeing live unloading and reloading processes, as per individual customer requirements
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant road safety regulations and company policies
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of all deliveries and collections
• Representing DPD professionally in all interactions with customers and the public
• Reporting any vehicle maintenance issues or safety concerns promptly
• Continuously monitoring and adapting to changing road conditions and traffic situations
• Collaborating effectively with warehouse staff and other drivers to optimize logistics operations
• Participating in regular training sessions to enhance skills and stay updated on industry best practices
  
  

This role demands a high level of responsibility, attention to detail, and commitment to safety and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

To be considered for the role you must have:

• A valid UK Class 1 Driving Licence
• Minimum 12 months Class 1 experience
• A valid UK CPC Card
• A valid UK Digital Tachograph Card
• Ability to load / unload trailers where needed
  
  

We are also looking for you to demonstrate that you:

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

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 company uniform
• Full and unique training and induction
• Fully funded CPC renewal
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Vitality at Work
• Free On Site Parking
• Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• 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 help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today

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