7.5 Tonne Collections and Delivery Driver

Company Description Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 22 December 2024 Hours Per Week: 40 Hours Per Week Salary: £15.07ph - Overtime paid at time and a half Location: DPD Milton Keynes Depot - Roebuck Lane, Milton Keynes, MK5 8HL Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday Hours of Work: 08:30 - 17:15 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. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry. DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer. Job Description Being a collection and delivery driver for DPD you’ll often be the first point of contact that our customers have with us, so providing a great service when you collect or hand over a parcel is just as important as collecting or delivering the parcel on time.  You are vital to providing a service that genuinely makes a difference to our customers. To be considered for this role you will need a valid C1 licence, DQC and CPC. You will also have 12 months experience in this or a similar role. Your shift will start at the depot where you’ll assist with loading parcels. We’ll give you a delivery and collection schedule for the day which will be in the region of 50 - 60 stops  around the area. A Sack Barrow/Hand Truck is provided for heavier items Qualifications What we’re looking for: To be considered for the role you must have: A valid 7.5T (C1) licence, DQC (Driver Qualification Card) and CPC accreditation  We are also looking for you to demonstrate that you: Recognise the value of providing great customer service  Can work to deadlines, are flexible and always go above and beyond   Are friendly, approachable, positive, resourceful and professional Are able to multi-task and problem solve Ability to lift, load and carry  Additional Information About our Benefits We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few… Free onsite car parking for all employees Health Kiosks visiting every location Vitality at Work Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today