Company Description
Contract: Permanent / 40 hours per week
Hourly Rate: £16.75ph - overtime paid at time and a half
Location: London Heathrow Depot - Lakeside Industrial Estate, Colnbrook By Pass, Colnbrook, Slough, SL3 0ED
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Hours of Work: 08:00 - 17:00
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
Our Site Manager is seeking an experienced and dedicated Class 1 Driver to support the continued growth of our Depot. This role is critical to our operations and requires a high level of professionalism and commitment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Executing bulk collections and deliveries from our nationwide network of depots and key customers with utmost precision and efficiency.
Adhering strictly to time-critical deadlines and predetermined collection schedules.
Upholding our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
Maintaining accurate and detailed records of journeys and related documentation.
Participating in loading and unloading operations as required.
This position demands a flexible approach to work, a professional demeanour, and an unwavering dedication to customer service excellence. In recognition of the role's importance, we offer:
Official company uniform
Full funding for CPC renewal
Flexible overtime opportunities
Access to a modern, well-maintained fleet
The role requires strict adherence to safety protocols and company policies at all times.
Qualifications
The role of Class 1 Driver demands a high level of professionalism and adherence to stringent regulatory requirements. Candidates must meet the following essential qualifications:
Experience
Minimum of 1 year LGV C+E driving experience
Licences and Certifications:
Valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement
Current UK Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
Valid UK Digital Tachograph Card
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 onsite parking for all employees
Health Kiosks visiting every location
Vitality at Work
Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off your weekly supermarket shop
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 deliver a best in class customer doorstep experience, then this is the job for you! Apply today.
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