LGV Driver - Relief

Overview

Company Description:

• Contract: Permanent / 40 Hours Per Week
• Hourly Rate: £16.76ph + £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 Dagenham - Unit 2, Orion Park, Messina Way, Dagenham, RM9 6FF
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Start Window: 12:00 - 21:00

DPD UK is part of Geopost and is a leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, offering a wide range of delivery services worldwide. With a turnover of nearly £2 billion, DPD UK aims to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK while providing top-notch service and leveraging the best technology.

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.

Job Description:

As a Class 1 Relief / Tramper driver, you will handle bulk collections and deliveries between various DPD sites and customers nationwide, driving a modern fleet on an agreed shift pattern to deliver palette loads to HGV-friendly locations.

You will be expected to work a minimum of 4 nights a week, sleeping in your vehicle at secure locations, covering a set region surrounding your base depot.

Qualifications:

To be considered for this 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 when needed

DPD also seek candidates who demonstrate:

• A commitment to excellent customer service
• Flexibility and the ability to meet deadlines
• A friendly, approachable, and professional demeanor
• Strong multi-tasking and problem-solving skills

About DPD's Benefits:

At DPD, DPD recognize that DPD's employees are the core of DPD's business. DPD offer a range of benefits to show DPD's appreciation:

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Free life assurance of 4x salary upon joining the pension scheme
• Free company uniform
• Comprehensive training and induction programs
• Fully funded CPC renewal
• Health kiosks available at every location
• Vitality at Work program
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted shopping from hundreds of retailers
• Milestone days off to celebrate with family and friends
• Free eye tests for employees using screens regularly

Joining DPD not only offers job stability but also career growth, as DPD pride ourselves on developing talent and promoting from within.

If you align with DPD's values and are committed to delivering excellent service, this could be the

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