Class 1 Driver

Company Description LOCATION: DPD Chelmsford - 2 James Fenton Way, Sheepcotes, Chelmsford CM2 5AN 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 per hour + enhanced overtime rates. • 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 to celebrate life's big moments (e.g. Your 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 • Contract Type: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week • Days of Work: Monday to Friday • Shift Pattern: 11:00 to 19:45 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. • Freight Management: 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 6 months recent 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 #LI-DNP