DPD UK
LGV Driver - Relief/Tramping
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LGV Driver - Relief/Tramping
Loyalty to Independence: LGV Relief/Tramper Driver
LOCATION DPD Hinckley - Hub 4, Logix Road, Hinckley LE10 3BQ
- Contract Type: Permanent (40 hours/week)
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday (with a start window of 14:00–18:00)
- Role: LGV Relief/Tramper Driver – flexible autonomy for the modern, path.
Why This Role?
Love the freedom of the open road but crave the backbone of a massive, tech-driven brand? Join us at DPD in this lifestyle role—freedom to roam with templates, state-of-the-art rigs, and reliability. As a critical link, you’ll manage major bulk movements across the UK, keeping parcels and cargo flowing efficiently to meet demand.
DPD UK is spearheaded by Geopost—a global leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions. Core Role? You move what moves Britain.
The Package That Rewards Every Mile
Competitive Pay & Incentives
- Pay: £16.35/hour plus £2.72/night premium
- Allowances: £28.67/day (combined for food/subsistence)
- Sustainability: Drive for the UK’s greenest logistics company.
- Work-Life Balance: Primarily Monday–Friday schedules.
- Flexi Perks: Milestone Days Off (birthdays/celebrations) and holiday trading.
Wellbeing & Financial Benefits
- Health & Safety: Free term life assurance (+24/7 digital GP access via Unum Help@Hand).
- Self-Betterment: Vitality health rewards to keep you sharp.
- Savings & Shopping: Retail discounts across hundreds of stores (including 5% off your essential weekly shop). (Plus the iconic ‘Road Rewards’ benefits [Unit Couchtec and phone plans are usually frontlines parlour talk 🔝doh]—seriously, we give it all.)
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Your Role: Essential Warfare
As a Relief/Tramper Driver, your skills act as the heartbeat of DPD’s logistics network. Here’s your story:
Day in Life
- Blended independence: Light rotation of 4 nights out weekly (safe DPD sites for secured cab overnight).
- Smart, Обновленные логистика HQ: Passenger GPS + real-time logistics technology.
- Sole autonomy: Design UK routes, personal manage challenges, protect timely deadlines.
- Classic hero: Moving essential pallet loads (work administration no longer your desk either).
- Your vessel: Your mobile HQ—one of DPD’s modern, well-maintained HGV fleet.
Key Contributions
You may handle big freight, flexible schedules: Without you, no trips no parked trucks. Only assured deliveries.
Knowledge Needed
It’s not just about wheels—you need the right luggage.
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Requirements
- Valid UK Class 1 (Category CE) Licence (current & untroubled).
- Compulsory Transportation Tachograph Records + plus CPC Card.
- 12+ months Category CE logistics driving experience.
- Perfect geographical knowledge of UK roads: No ‘I drove 200 miles yesterday ‘s importante with targets reachable predicted.
- Instincts that suit: Self-motivated, resilient—composite of problem-solving under pressure.
- Direct, creative: Thrives on passionate, respectful, honest passion.
- Destination Values: Prove you live by DPD’s core DNA (Passion | Respect | Honest | Flexibility | Caring | Accountability).
Your Team Values: A Shallow Seclusion
- You’re reliable.
- You’re prepared for upgrades.
- You’re open to diversity—General Issues Entrepreneur from anywhere.
- “Where others drive, you’re an expert”. DPD cherishes refresh hires who take extra care.
"Life Off the Road but not too Good to call DPD." Apply today: Let’s transform go home to top standard grub—you know we care. 🚛📊
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Disclosure: DPD is part of the Valuable 500 network + a Disability Confident Employer.
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