LGV Driver

The role of Class 1 LGV Driver in our Transport Department entails the critical responsibility of executing bulk collections and deliveries between various DPD sites and customers nationwide. This position requires operating a modern and well-maintained fleet on predetermined shift patterns, delivering to HGV-compatible locations.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Operate Class 1 LGV vehicles in strict compliance with all road safety regulations and company policies.
2. Execute precise and timely bulk collections and deliveries to maintain the efficiency of our logistics network.
3. Adhere to agreed shift patterns and routes to ensure optimal service delivery.
4. Perform trailer swaps or oversee live unloading and reloading processes, as dictated by specific customer requirements.
5. Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of all deliveries, collections, and vehicle operations.
6. Conduct regular vehicle inspections and report any maintenance issues promptly.
7. Represent DPD professionally at all times, upholding the company's reputation for excellence in service.
8. Adapt to varying customer needs while maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
9. Collaborate effectively with warehouse staff, dispatchers, and other drivers to ensure seamless operations.
10. Continuously update knowledge of road regulations and company procedures to maintain compliance and operational excellence.

Essential Qualifications:

• Valid UK Class 1 Driving Licence
• Minimum 12 months Class 1 experience
• Valid UK Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Card
• Valid UK Digital Tachograph Card
• Demonstrated ability to load and unload trailers as required

Critical Competencies:

• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
• Proven ability to meet stringent deadlines and adapt to changing circumstances
• Demonstrated professionalism and resourcefulness in challenging situations
• Capacity for effective multitasking and problem-solving under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with colleagues and customers

The successful candidate must exhibit a thorough understanding of road safety regulations and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence. Adherence to company policies and procedures is paramount in this role.

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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