LGV Driver

2 weeks ago

Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom DPD Group UK Full time £20,000 - £25,000 per year
Company Description
  • Contract: Permanent  40 Hours Per Week 
  • Hourly Rate: £16.35ph plus £2.72ph night rate between 18:00 to 06:00
  • Location: DPD Carlisle, Bacard Way, Kingmoor Park North, Carlisle, CA6 4FD
  • Days of Work: Thursday - Monday 
  • Start Window: 16:00 - 20:30

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'll be responsible for:

  • Making bulk collections and deliveries between various DPD sites and customers nationwide
  • Driving a modern and well-maintained fleet on agreed shift patterns, delivering to HGV-friendly locations
  • Performing trailer swaps or overseeing live unloading and reloading of your trailer, depending on individual customer needs
  • Conducting thorough pre-trip inspections of your vehicle to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with safety regulations
  • Maintaining accurate logs of your journeys, including driving hours, rest periods, and any incidents or delays
  • Adhering to all road traffic laws and company policies, prioritising safe driving practices at all times
  • Communicating effectively with dispatchers, customers, and colleagues to ensure smooth operations and timely deliveries
  • Managing your time efficiently to meet delivery schedules while complying with drivers' hours regulations
  • Handling paperwork accurately, including delivery notes, customs documents, and other relevant forms
  • Representing DPD professionally through your conduct and appearance, maintaining positive customer relations
  • Reporting any vehicle faults, accidents, or other issues promptly to the appropriate personnel
  • Participating in relevant training programmes to enhance your skills and stay updated with industry best practices
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
  • Excellent geographical knowledge of UK roads and delivery routes

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
  • Have strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure
  • Are proficient in using GPS 
  • Have basic mechanical knowledge for minor vehicle troubleshooting
  • Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Demonstrating the core DPD DNA Values of: Honesty, Respect, Passion, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability
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
  • Unum - essential health and wellbeing services for all employees and eligible family members.
  • 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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