Class 1 Driver

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DPD UK is hiring a Class 1 Driver (C+E) based in Dunstable to join a stable, performance-driven parcel delivery network. The role offers 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00, with weekends kept free, a competitive pay of £16.35 per hour plus enhanced overtime, and strong prospects for internal growth as the company aims to be the UK’s greenest delivery partner. You’ll manage multi-drop routes, ensure time-critical deliveries, and maintain compliant digital tachograph records while safely loading and unloading freight and representing the DPD brand. To apply, highlight CE entitlement, 1+ year LGV C+E experience, CPC and tachograph cards, and a safety-focused, customer-service mindset. Emphasize reliability, teamwork, and alignment with DPD values.

Company Description

LOCATION: DPD Dunstable - Humphrys Road​​​​​​​, Woodside Industrial Estate, Dunstable, LU5 4TP 

Drive the best tech and a modern fleet with the company that aims to be the UK’s greenest delivery team. Looking for a Class 1 role that doesn't eat up your weekends? Join DPD as a Category C+E Driver. We’re a £2 billion industry leader focused on sustainability, innovation, and taking care of the people who keep us moving. If you’re a pro behind the wheel and want a stable career with real growth potential, let's get started.

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.

The Perks

• Pay: £16.35 + enhanced overtime rates.
• Work Schedule:  40 Hours Per Week 
• Days of Work and Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday / 08:30 to 17:00 -  Keep your weekends for yourself!  
• Stability & Growth: We promote from within. This isn’t just a job; it’s a career path.
• Sustainability: Work for a company aiming to be the UK’s greenest delivery partner.
• Wellness & Support: 
• Milestone Days off (e.g. Birthdays) & Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
• Health & wellbeing services via Unum Help@Hand and Vitality at Work.
• Life assurance and holiday trading options.
• Retail Discounts: Save at 100s of retailers (including 5% off your weekly shop).

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

This pivotal role is central to our nationwide transport network, focusing on the precise and efficient management of high-volume logistics operations.

• The Route: Handle multi-drop collections and deliveries across your local area successfully achieving time sensitive deliveries and predetermined collection schedules
• Service Excellence: Ensure strict adherence to time-critical scheduling requirements while upholding the company's standards for world-class service.
• Compliance & Reporting: Maintain meticulous and accurate digital journey records, ensuring full compliance with all relevant digital tachograph and transport regulations.
• FreightManagement: Proactively participate in the safe and secure loading and unloading of trailers, ensuring freight integrity and security throughout transit.
• Brand Representation: Act as a professional ambassador for the DPD brand, exhibiting a flexible, solution-oriented approach and maintaining a positive corporate image in all interactions.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• The License: Valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement.
• The Experience: At least 1 year of experience operating LGV C+E vehicles.
• The Essentials: A current UK CPC Card and a valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• The Values: You’re reliable, safety-conscious, and align with our DPD DNA: Passion, Respect, and Accountability.
• The Skills: Great interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, logistics-heavy environment.

Ready to move your career forward? If you’re a professional driver who wants to work for a company that actually delivers on its promises, apply today.

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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