Contract Type: Permanent / 40 Hours Per Week 07ph - Overtime paid at enhanced rates Shift Pattern: Monday - Thursday 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.
DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.
Being a collection and delivery driver for DPD, you'll often be the first point of contact that our customers have with us, so providing a great service when you collect or hand over a parcel is just as important as collecting or delivering the parcel on time.
5 tonne vehicle in accordance with all traffic laws and company policies.
Assisting with loading and unloading parcels at the depot at the start and end of each shift.
Following a daily delivery and collection schedule, typically consisting of 50-60 stops around the designated area.
Utilising the provided sack barrow/hand truck for heavier items to ensure safe handling of parcels.
Adhering to strict time schedules to ensure timely collections and deliveries.
Ensuring the security and integrity of all parcels in your care throughout your shift.
Collaborating with depot staff and other drivers to optimise delivery routes and processes.
Representing DPD in a professional manner at all times, including wearing the provided uniform and maintaining a tidy appearance.
Holiday trading Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme Free On Site Parking Discounted shopping from 100's of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses 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!