7.5 Tonne Collections and Delivery Driver

Company Description br br Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely. br Contract Type: Permanent / 40 Hours Per Week br Salary: £15.07ph – Overtime paid at enhanced rates br Location: DPD Bournemouth – Vulcan Way, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Ferndown BH21 7BU br Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday br Hours of Work: 10:00 to 18:45 br 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. br DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer. br Job Description br As a 7.5 Tonne Collection and Delivery driver for DPD, you\’ll play a crucial role in our operations and customer satisfaction. Your responsibilities will include: br Serving as the first point of contact for our customers, providing exceptional service during parcel collection and delivery br Ensuring timely and accurate collection and delivery of parcels according to scheduled routes br Assisting with loading and unloading parcels at the depot and customer locations br Managing a daily schedule of approximately 50-60 stops in your designated area br Utilising provided equipment, such as a sack barrow/hand truck, to safely handle heavier items br Maintaining accurate records of deliveries, collections, and any issues encountered during your shift br Adhering to all road safety regulations and company policies whilst operating the 7.5 tonne vehicle br Conducting daily vehicle inspections and reporting any maintenance issues promptly br Utilising handheld devices and company software to update delivery statuses and communicate with the depot br Resolving customer queries and concerns professionally and efficiently br Adapting to changing weather conditions and adjusting your delivery approach accordingly br Collaborating with depot staff and other drivers to ensure smooth operations and workload distribution br Maintaining a clean and presentable appearance, as you represent DPD to our customers br Your role is vital in providing a service that genuinely makes a difference to our customers, and we rely on your professionalism and dedication to uphold DPD\’s reputation for excellence in parcel delivery. br Qualifications br What we\’re looking for: br To be considered for the role you must have: br A valid 7.5T (C1) licence, DQC (Driver Qualification Card) and CPC accreditation br A clean driving record with no more than 3 penalty points br At least 1 years experience driving 7.5 tonne vehicles or similar br We are also looking for you to demonstrate that you: br Recognise the value of providing great customer service br Can work to deadlines, are flexible and always go above and beyond br Are friendly, approachable, positive, resourceful and professional br Are able to multi-task and problem solve br Have the ability to lift, load and carry heavy items up to 25kg br Possess excellent time management and organisational skills br Have a good knowledge of local road networks and traffic patterns br Can work well under pressure and maintain a calm demeanour in challenging situations br Are comfortable using handheld devices and basic computer software br Are physically fit and able to handle the demands of a physically active job br Have a strong commitment to health and safety practices br Demonstrating the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring, and Accountability in all aspects of your work. br Additional Information br About our benefits: br 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 br Holiday trading br Enhanced maternity and paternity package br Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme br Unum Help@Hand – essential health and wellbeing services for you and eligible family members br Health Kiosks visiting every location br Vitality at Work br Free On Site Parking br Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping br Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends br For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses br 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. br 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 br #REF8812C