Company Description
Contract: Permanent / 40 Hours Per Week
Hourly Rate: £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 Reading - 2 Imperial Way, Reading RG2 0SL
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 Tramper driver, your responsibilities will include:
Making bulk collections and deliveries between various DPD sites and customers nationwide, ensuring timely and efficient transport of goods.
Operating and maintaining a modern fleet of vehicles on an agreed shift pattern, delivering palette loads to HGV-friendly locations.
Completing a minimum of 4 nights per week away from home, sleeping in your vehicle at one of our secure locations.
Covering a set region surrounding your base depot, developing a thorough understanding of the area and optimising routes for maximum efficiency.
Conducting thorough pre-trip inspections of your vehicle to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with safety regulations.
Accurately completing all necessary paperwork, including delivery notes, vehicle logs, and tachograph records.
Adhering strictly to driving hours regulations and taking required rest periods to maintain safety and legal compliance.
Communicating effectively with dispatch, other drivers, and customers to ensure smooth operations and resolve any issues that may arise during transit.
Handling goods with care and attention, ensuring proper loading, securing, and unloading procedures are followed at all times.
Representing DPD in a professional manner when interacting with customers, maintaining a smart appearance and courteous demeanour.
Reporting any incidents, accidents, or near-misses promptly and accurately to the appropriate personnel.
Maintaining a clean and tidy cab environment, projecting a positive image of the company and ensuring a comfortable living space during multi-day trips.
This role requires a high degree of independence, reliability, and commitment to safety and customer service. You will be a crucial link in our logistics chain, responsible for the timely and secure delivery of goods across the country.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications and Requirements:
The position of LGV Driver - Tramping necessitates strict adherence to regulatory standards and a commitment to professionalism. Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
Valid UK Class 1 Driving Licence: This is an absolute prerequisite for the operation of large goods vehicles.
Minimum of 12 months Class 1 experience: Extensive practical experience is crucial to ensure the safe and efficient execution of duties.
Valid UK Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Card: This certification is mandatory and demonstrates ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professional competence in the transport industry.
Valid UK Digital Tachograph Card: This is essential for strict compliance with driving hours regulations and is critical for ensuring road safety.
Demonstrated alignment with DPD's core values: Candidates must embody our fundamental principles of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring, and Accountability. These values are not merely desirable traits but are integral to our operations and company ethos.
Physical fitness: The role requires the ability to handle heavy loads and maintain alertness during long drives. Candidates must be capable of meeting the physical demands of the job.
Geographical knowledge: A strong understanding of UK road networks and the ability to plan efficient routes is essential.
Time management skills: Drivers must be able to manage their time effectively to meet delivery schedules while adhering to driving hours regulations.
Excellent communication skills: Clear and professional communication with colleagues, customers, and site personnel is crucial.
Safety consciousness: A proven track record of safe driving and adherence to all relevant health and safety regulations is required.
Ability to work independently: As a tramping driver, you must be comfortable working alone for extended periods and be self-motivated.
Basic mechanical knowledge: Understanding of vehicle maintenance and the ability to perform basic checks and troubleshooting is highly desirable.
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
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
