HGV Class1 Driver (Nights) (Permanent)

Contract: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week minimum Hourly Rate: £17.72ph night rate between 18:00 to 06:00 plus £19.86 subsistence allowance per day plus £8.81 food allowance per day. Location: This role could be based out of our Enfield, Radlett or Chelmsford Depot Days of Work: Monday to Friday 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. As a Class 1 Relief / Tramper driver, you will be entrusted with the critical responsibility of executing bulk collections and deliveries between various DPD sites and customers throughout the United Kingdom. Your role is integral to maintaining the efficiency and reliability of our logistics network. As this is a Relief / Tramping role you will be required to sleep in your lorry 4 nights a week at a secure DPD Location. Operating state-of-the-art heavy goods vehicles to transport palette loads to HGV-compatible locations. Adhering strictly to predetermined shift patterns to ensure timely and consistent service delivery. Demonstrating a high level of commitment by undertaking a minimum of four nights per week away from base, utilising secure company locations for overnight stays. Efficiently managing and being accountable for a designated regional territory surrounding your assigned base depot. Ensuring compliance with all relevant road safety regulations and company policies. Accurately completing all necessary documentation and digital records associated with deliveries and collections. This role demands a high degree of responsibility, self-motivation, and dedication to maintaining DPD\’s reputation for exceptional service in the logistics industry. A valid UK Class 1 Driving Licence Minimum 12 months Class 1 experience A valid UK Digital Tachograph Card Ability to load / unload trailers where needed Excellent geographical knowledge of UK roads and delivery routes Can work to deadlines, are flexible and always go \’above and beyond\’ Have basic mechanical knowledge for minor vehicle troubleshooting Holiday trading Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme Free On Site Parking Discounted shopping from 100\’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses Free company uniform Full training and induction Modern and well maintained fleet 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!