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7.5 Tonne Collection and Delivery Driver

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The Role

You’ll be the face of DPD, managing a designated route with roughly 50-60 stops. You’re not just a driver; you’re a problem-solver and a tech-user. Your role is vital in providing a service that genuinely makes a difference to our customers.

  • Drive: Safely operate a 7.5 Tonne vehicle across local routes.
  • Tech: Use our industry-leading handheld Saturn devices to manage deliveries and track progress.
  • Connect: Be the friendly face our customers see every day.
  • Move: Load / unload parcels using provided equipment, such as a sack barrow / hand truck, to safely handle heavier items

What You Bring

  • The Essentials: A valid 7.5 Tonne (C1) licence and DQC/CPC accreditation.
  • Experience: At least 1 year of experience handling 7.5 Tonne vehicles.
  • Vibe: You’re professional, approachable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Fitness: You’re physically active and comfortable with the lifting involved in the job.
  • Values: You care about doing a good job and treat customers and colleagues with respect.

Ready to start? If you have the drive and the DPD DNA to succeed, we want to hear from you.

DPD is a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We value your unique perspective. To find out why DPD is a great place to work for everyone please click on the following link - You & DPD

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    What this role involves

    General background for delivery van driver roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

    • Contact customers, update tracking systems and record any issues
    • Make deliveries, issue invoices and get customer signatures
    • Keep a record of mileage and fuel details and return undelivered items to the warehouse
    Typical pay (UK)
    £20,000 starting · £27,000 experienced
    Typical hours
    20 to 42 variable
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    Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0

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