DPD Group UK
LGV Driver
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
LGV Driver
Location: DPD Sittingbourne – Unit 4 Panattoni Park, Fleet End, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2FD
About DPD
Ready to join the UK’s most sustainable delivery leader? DPD isn’t just about parcels—it’s about tech-driven logistics and a people-first culture.
DPD UK is part of DPDgroup, a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, serving customers worldwide.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At DPD, you’re more than just an LGV Driver—you’re an essential part of the team. While work-life balance and rewards matter, DPD ensures:
- Attractive pay: £16.35 per hour + night premium (£2.72/hour for shifts 18:00–06:00) + enhanced overtime rates
- Full-time permanent contract: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Flexible shifts: Typically 13:45–02:15 (may vary by up to 1–2 hours, depending on business needs)
The Perks
- Holiday trading (buy/sell days for work-life flexibility)
- Milestone days off to celebrate major life events
- Enhanced family leave package
- Free life assurance and 24/7 employee assistance (Unum Help@Hand)
- Health kiosks & on-site wellbeing support
- Fully funded CPC renewal (vehicle certifications covered)
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Career Growth & Technology
- Drive modern, well-maintained vehicles outfitted with latest GPS and digital fleet tools
- Promote from within – opportunities to grow your career
Job Description
What You’ll Be Doing
As an LGV Driver, you’ll play a critical role in national transport and logistics, ensuring smooth bulk collections and deliveries across the UK. Responsibilities include:
- National collections & deliveries:
- Execute nationwide LessonSportwagen-LGV-friendly transport contracts between DPD sites and major customer locations.
- Logistics & operations:
- Manage trailer swaps and oversee real-time loading/unloading to maintain seamless network flow.
- Compliance & tech usage:
- Operate digital tachographs and GPS systems to manage routes efficiently and ensure 100% compliance.
- Internal & client relations:
- Maintain professional engagement with dispatchers and customers nationwide.
- Thy remain resourceful, reliable, and proactive in problem-solving.
- Safety dependability:
- Conduct thorough vehicle inspections before every shift.
- Prioritise safe driving in all conditions.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Requirements
What You Bring
To excel in this role, you must possess:
-
Full licence qualification:
- Valid UK Class 1 (Category CE) licence.
- CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) card (up-to-date).
- Digital Tachograph Card (required).
-
Experience:
- At least 6 months’ experience driving Class 1 vehicles.
- Strong knowledge of UK road networks, particularly LGV-friendly routes.
-
Skills & mindset:
- Safety-conscious with a problem-solving approach under pressure.
- Reliable and dependable, with attention to deadlines and quality service.
-
Corporate alignment:
- Embrace DPD’s core values: Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring, Accountability.
Bonus Information
DPD is a Disability Confident Employer and part of the Valuable 500 initiative, welcoming diverse perspectives.
Join a team that values your expertise—apply today for a role where you’re more than a driver: you’re part of the solution.
#LI-DNP
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills