LGV Driver - Tramping

Company Description

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 Maidstone, Unit C Riverside Bus Park, New Hythe Lane, Larkfield, Kent, ME20 6WT
Days of Work: Monday-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.

Job Description

As a Class 1 Relief / Tramper driver, you will be responsible for executing bulk collections and deliveries between various DPD sites and customers nationwide. Your primary duty will be to operate modern fleet vehicles on an agreed shift pattern, delivering palette loads to HGV-friendly locations.

Undertake a minimum of four nights per week of overnight stays, utilising the vehicle's sleeping accommodation at one of our secure locations.
Operate within a designated region surrounding your base depot, ensuring efficient route management and timely deliveries.
Adhere strictly to all road safety regulations and company policies while representing DPD in a professional manner.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all collections and deliveries.
Conduct regular vehicle inspections and report any maintenance issues promptly.
Demonstrate proficiency in operating various types of HGVs within the modern fleet.
Utilise digital tachograph equipment correctly and maintain compliance with driving hours regulations.
Uphold the highest standards of customer service when interacting with clients during collections and deliveries.
Contribute to the company's commitment to environmental responsibility through fuel-efficient driving practices.
Participate in any required training or professional development to enhance skills and maintain industry knowledge.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

Possession of a valid UK Class 1 Driving Licence is mandatory.
A minimum of 12 months verifiable Class 1 driving experience is strictly required.
Current and valid UK Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Card must be maintained at all times.
A valid UK Digital Tachograph Card is essential for legal compliance.

Critical Personal Attributes:

The successful candidate must exemplify and rigorously adhere to the core DPD DNA values, which are fundamental to our operations:

Passion: Demonstrating unwavering commitment to excellence in all aspects of the role.
Respect: Maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct towards colleagues, clients, and the public.
Honesty: Upholding uncompromising integrity in all interactions and documentation.
Flexibility: Exhibiting adaptability in the face of changing schedules and operational demands.
Hard Work: Consistently delivering exceptional performance and meeting all job requirements.
Accountability: Taking full responsibility for one's actions and decisions in this critical role.

Additional Information

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