Overnight Parcel Driver (Apply in minutes)

● Contract: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week minimum ● Hourly Rates – £15.28ph + £2.52ph additional night rate between 18:00 to 06:00 + £19.86 subsistence allowance per day + £8.81 food allowance per day. ● Location: DPD Swindon, Unit 3 , Interface Business Park, Bincknoll Lane, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 8SY ● Days of Work: Monday to Friday ● Start Window: 12:00 – 21:00 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 responsible for executing critical logistics operations for DPD. This role demands a high level of commitment and professionalism. Key responsibilities include: ● Execute bulk collections and deliveries between various DPD sites and customers nationwide, ensuring timely and accurate transportation of goods. ● Operate modern fleet vehicles on agreed shift patterns, adhering strictly to all safety protocols and regulations. ● Deliver palette loads to HGV-friendly locations, maintaining the highest standards of customer service and operational efficiency. ● Commit to a minimum of four nights per week away from base, demonstrating dedication to the role and flexibility in work arrangements. ● Utilize secure DPD locations for overnight stays in the vehicle, ensuring the safety of both the driver and the cargo. ● Cover a designated region surrounding the base depot, developing comprehensive knowledge of the area to optimize route planning and delivery efficiency. This position requires a strong sense of responsibility, excellent time management skills, and the ability to work independently while adhering to company policies and procedures. Essential Qualifications: ● Possession of a valid UK Class 1 Driving Licence is imperative for this role. ● A minimum of 12 months verifiable Class 1 driving experience is mandatory. ● Current and valid UK Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Card is a non-negotiable requirement. ● Possession of a valid UK Digital Tachograph Card is essential for legal compliance. Personal Attributes: ● Passion: Demonstrating unwavering commitment to excellence in all aspects of the role. ● Respect: Maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct towards colleagues, customers, and the public. ● Honesty: Upholding uncompromising integrity in all professional interactions and responsibilities. ● Flexibility: Exhibiting a willingness to adapt to the demanding nature of the position, including variable schedules and extended periods away from base. ● Hard Work: Consistently delivering exceptional performance and meeting the rigorous demands of the role. ● Accountability: Taking full responsibility for ones actions and decisions, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies. These qualifications and attributes are critical for ensuring the safe, efficient, and professional execution of duties in this highly responsible position. 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 ● 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 ● Free company uniform ● Full training and induction ● Fully funded CPC renewal ● Modern and well maintained fleet 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 #REF7301F