Transport Compliance Apprentice

Company Description

DPD is a member of DPDgroup, one of Europe's leading parcel delivery networks, and aims to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK, with a turnover of over £2 billion. We also deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.

**Job Description**:
Our General Manager Linehaul Training is currently seeking an ambitious Apprentice who is keen to undertake an Apprenticeship in Linehaul Compliance. This role will be based at our Superhub in XXX

The Linehaul Compliance Apprenticeship is a 14 - month programme where apprentices will learn all aspects of Linehaul Compliance whilst achieving a Level 3 Improvement Technician Qualification.

Responsibilities include assisting Linehaul Compliance Managers and Controllers with monitoring, analysis, reporting and counselling on several areas of transport compliance. Apprentices will also undertake a range of masterclasses which are designed to provide a broad range of knowledge about the job, alongside building their skills and behaviours.

Key Tasks/Areas of responsibility

Assisting with;
- Monitoring and reporting on the vehicles requested for service, MOT, or repair and receiving the cleared vehicles back from the workshop
- Ensuring adherence to O licence legal requirements including EC drivers hours legislation and compliance to the Road Transport Directive through monitoring, analysis and counselling of tachograph infringements
- Ensuring drivers and vehicle compliance to digital tachograph download procedures
- Ensuring all mileage is accounted for and drivers are time right compliant
- Carrying out spot checks on agency driver paperwork and briefings to ensure adherence with compliance requirements
- Monitoring and ensuring defect procedures are being followed correctly
- To implement the Health & Safety policy, ensuring and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Carry out such duties as may reasonably be requested by supervisors or other management.
- Attend additional training programmes to supplement both your learning and the Linehaul Operation.

**Qualifications**:
**About You**

To be considered for this role you must be passionate about wanting to start a career in Transport and have the dedication and desire to complete the Apprenticeship and qualifications.

Ideally you will be a great team player who will be keen to embrace our core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability as our DNA is at the heart of everything we do.

Additional Information

What we’re looking for;
- Familiar with Google Workspace (GMail/GSheet)
- Independently motivated, with the ability to take on tasks and duties without immediate direction
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- High attention to detail to produce accurate and quality work
- Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability
- Minimum Qualifications and Experience - 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent qualifications)

In return we shall offer you;
- Study leave
- Opportunity to work in a clean, health and safety conscious environment
- Funded Training to develop your skills
- The opportunity to progress your career within the business

Additional Information

DPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible. There is a culture of recognition and reward within DPD to include; long-service awards, a special recognition programme for those individuals that go above and beyond, and the DPD Personality of the Year award.

If successful you can look forward to the exciting prospect of joining an increasingly successful and expanding business, that through its constant innovation, has revolutionised the express parcel industry and continues to define its outlook for the future.

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer