7.5 Tonne Collections and Delivery Driver
Listing ref 3010027fd6
- WhereBournemouth
- Posted28 August 2026
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: Ideally 6 months 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.
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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.
- Keep a record of mileage and fuel details and return undelivered items to the warehouse
- Collect items from a warehouse or a pick-up point
- Plan routes and arrange items in your vehicle in order of delivery
- Typical pay (UK)
- £20,000 starting · £27,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 20 to 42 variable
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on DPD's own careers site.
