DPD UK
7.5 Tonne Collection and Delivery Driver
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7.5 Tonne Driver
Location: DPD Swindon - Unit 3, Interface Business Park, Binknoll Lane, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 8SY
Ready to join the UK’s most sustainable delivery team? At DPD, we’re transforming logistics through green practices and cutting-edge technology. We’re seeking a reliable, tech-savvy 7.5 Tonne Driver for a role with routine variety, stability, and career growth.
About the Role
As a DPD Driver, you’ll be more than just a vehicle operator—you’ll be a problem-solver, a customer advocate, and a key part of delivering a reliable and sustainable service.
Core Responsibilities:
- Drive: Safely operate a 7.5 Tonne vehicle across designated local routes (approx. 50 stops daily).
- Tech: Use handheld Saturn devices for efficient delivery management, tracking, and progress updates.
- Connect: Serve as the friendly, approachable face of DPD—building rapport with customers and colleagues.
- Move: Load and unload parcels using equipment like a sack barrow or hand truck, ensuring safe handling of heavier items.
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Competitive Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Rate: £16.05/hour
- Enhanced overtime rates.
- Contract: Permanent (40 hours/week)
- Shift: 9:00 AM – 5:45 PM, Monday to Friday
Career & Growth
✔ Promotion from within: True career progression with DPD. ✔ Sustainability: Work for the UK’s greenest logistics company (seeing real impact).
Wellbeing & Support
✔ Health & Wellness: Access to Unum Help@Hand and Vitality at Work for you and your family. ✔ Milestone Leave: Paid time off for personal celebrations (e.g., birthdays, anniversaries). ✔ Parental Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity pay + family-friendly policies. ✔ Financial Security: Life assurance + holiday trading options. ✔ Tech & Hygiene Allowance: Equipment to reduce manual handling strain.
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Requirements & Qualifications
**Essential:
✅ Valid UK HGV Class C1 (7.5 Tonne) driving licence. ✅ Driver CPC/DQC accreditation. ✅ At least 6 months’ recent experience driving a 7.5 Tonne vehicle.
**We Look For:
🔹 Professional & approachable: Thrives in a fast-paced, customer-service environment. 🔹 Physically active: Confident with heavy lifting/write-boarding duties. 🔹 Reliable & committed: Values teamwork and customer respect.
Equal Opportunities
DPD is a Disability Confident Employer, a member of The Valuable 500. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equality.
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