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. You will operate modern fleet vehicles on an agreed shift pattern, delivering palette loads to HGV-friendly locations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct long-distance bulk collections and deliveries with utmost professionalism and efficiency.
• Adhere strictly to the agreed shift pattern, including a minimum of four nights per week away from base.
• Utilise the vehicle as overnight accommodation at designated secure locations, ensuring proper rest and compliance with working time regulations.
• Operate within a specified region surrounding your base depot, optimising routes for maximum efficiency.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation for all collections and deliveries.
• Conduct comprehensive vehicle checks before and after each journey, reporting any issues promptly.
• Strictly adhere to all road traffic laws and company policies regarding safe driving practices.
• Effectively manage working hours and rest periods in compliance with UK driving regulations and company guidelines.
• Maintain regular communication with the transport office, providing timely updates on delivery progress and any potential issues.
• Represent DPD professionally at all times, upholding the company's reputation through exemplary conduct and appearance.
• Participate in any required training or development programmes to enhance skills and maintain industry knowledge.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean and organised working environment, both in the vehicle and at DPD facilities.
  
  

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• Valid UK Class 1 Driving Licence: Candidates must possess and maintain a current UK Class 1 Driving Licence.
• Extensive Class 1 Experience: A minimum of 12 months' verifiable experience operating Class 1 vehicles is mandatory.
• Valid UK CPC Card: Applicants are required to hold a valid Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) card, demonstrating their commitment to professional development and compliance with industry regulations.
• Valid UK Digital Tachograph Card: Possession of a current UK Digital Tachograph Card is essential for accurate record-keeping and adherence to driving hour regulations.
  
  

Professional Attributes:

Successful candidates will embody the core values that define DPD's professional ethos:

• Passion: Demonstrating unwavering enthusiasm for the role and the logistics industry.
• Respect: Maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct in all interactions.
• Honesty: Upholding integrity and transparency in all aspects of work.
• Flexibility: Adapting readily to changing demands and schedules.
• Hard Work: Consistently delivering exceptional performance and meeting challenging targets.
• Accountability: Taking full responsibility for one's actions and decisions in the execution of duties.
  
  

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

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