Parcel Delivery Specialist (Apply in minutes)

● Contract: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week ● Location: DPD Heathrow – Lakeside Industrial Estate, Colnbrook By Pass, Slough, SL3 0ED ● Hourly Rate: £16.76 (including London Weighting) + £2.52 night rate between 18:00 and 06:00 ● Days of Work: Tuesday – Friday ● Hours of Work: 18:45 – 03:15 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 LGV Driver for our Transport Department, you will be responsible for executing bulk collections and deliveries between various DPD sites and customers nationwide. This role is critical to maintaining our supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. ● Operate modern, well-maintained fleet vehicles on predetermined shift patterns ● Conduct deliveries to HGV-friendly locations with utmost professionalism and punctuality ● Execute trailer swaps or oversee live unloading and reloading of trailers, adapting to individual customer requirements ● Adhere strictly to all road safety regulations and company policies ● Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all deliveries and collections ● Ensure the proper handling and security of all goods in transit ● Conduct regular vehicle inspections and report any maintenance issues promptly ● Represent DPD with the highest standards of professionalism in all customer interactions What we’re looking for: To be considered for the role you must have: ● A valid UK Class 1 Driving Licence ● Minimum 12 months Class 1 experience ● A valid UK CPC Card ● A valid UK Digital Tachograph Card ● Ability to load / unload trailers where needed We are also looking for you to demonstrate that you: ● Recognise the value of providing great customer service ● Can work to deadlines, are flexible and always go above and beyond ● Are friendly, approachable, positive, resourceful and professional ● Are able to multi-task and problem solve 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