At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive a modern fleet and manage high-volume logistics operations.
- Company: Join DPD, the UK’s greenest delivery team and industry leader.
- Benefits: Earn £16.35 per hour, enjoy enhanced overtime, and great wellness support.
- Other info: Celebrate milestones with days off and enjoy retail discounts.
- Why this job: Stable career with growth potential and a focus on sustainability.
- Qualifications: Valid UK CE driving licence and 6 months LGV C+E experience required.
The predicted salary is between 16.35 - 16.35 £ per hour.
LOCATION: DPD Sheffield - Unit 11, Cowley Way, Sheffield, S35 1QP
Drive the best tech and a modern fleet with the company that aims to be the UK’s greenest delivery team. Looking for a Class 1 role that doesn't eat up your weekends? Join DPD as a Category C+E Driver. We’re a £2 billion industry leader focused on sustainability, innovation, and taking care of the people who keep us moving. If you’re a pro behind the wheel and want a stable career with real growth potential, let's get started.
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.
The Perks
- Pay: £16.35 per hour + enhanced overtime rates.
- Stability & Growth: We promote from within. This isn’t just a job; it’s a career path.
- Sustainability: Work for a company aiming to be the UK’s greenest delivery partner.
- Wellness & Support: Milestone Days off to celebrate life's big moments (e.g. Your Birthdays) & Enhanced maternity / paternity pay. Health & wellbeing services via Unum Help@Hand and Vitality at Work. Life assurance and holiday trading options.
- Retail Discounts: Save at 100s of retailers (including 5% off your weekly shop).
Job Description
Days of Work: Monday to Friday
Shift Pattern: 09:00 to 17:45
Core Responsibilities
- This pivotal role is central to our nationwide transport network, focusing on the precise and efficient management of high-volume logistics operations.
- The Route: Handle multi-drop collections and deliveries across your local area successfully achieving time sensitive deliveries and predetermined collection schedules.
- Service Excellence: Ensure strict adherence to time-critical scheduling requirements while upholding the company's standards for world-class service.
- Compliance & Reporting: Maintain meticulous and accurate digital journey records, ensuring full compliance with all relevant digital tachograph and transport regulations.
- Freight Management: Proactively participate in the safe and secure loading and unloading of trailers, ensuring freight integrity and security throughout transit.
- Brand Representation: Act as a professional ambassador for the DPD brand, exhibiting a flexible, solution-oriented approach and maintaining a positive corporate image in all interactions.
Qualifications
What You Bring
- The License: Valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement.
- The Experience: At least 6 months recent experience operating LGV C+E vehicles.
- The Essentials: A current UK CPC Card and a valid Digital Tachograph Card.
- The Values: You’re reliable, safety-conscious, and align with our DPD DNA: Passion, Respect, and Accountability.
- The Skills: Great interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, logistics-heavy environment.
Ready to move your career forward? If you’re a professional driver who wants to work for a company that actually delivers on its promises, apply today. DPD is a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We value your unique perspective.
