DPD is one of the fastest growing express parcel delivery companies in the UK, with a turnover of £1.9 billion. As a multi award-winning company that has been voted the nation’s favourite parcel carrier for eight years running, we have a very clear strategy to support our enviable position. We will deliver the best service, use the best technology, recruit and retain the best people in the industry and be the UK's most sustainable delivery company.

We are delighted to announce that we are currently recruiting for a Linehaul Traffic Clerk, to join our operational team based at our  Hub in Hinckley. This is a 6 moth FTC to cover Maternity Leave. 

As a Linehaul traffic Clerk you will be part of the Traffic office team and are responsible for tracking our Linehaul routes ensuring that our HGV drivers have arrived for duties and that trailers will arrive at our Hub sites as planned. Due to the nature of our operation this role will be working Monday to Friday on Nights. 

Other Key responsibilities of this role are; 

• Working with other departments such as Hub and Network Operations, Transport and Security ensuring that updates on arrivals or any issues are communicated as quickly as possible in order to keep our operation running smoothly

• Completing licence checks for agency drivers and ensuring we remain compliant in line with O Licence Regulations

• General administrative duties such as answering telephone queries, printing route paperwork and maps

• Assisting the Linehaul Shift Managers and Linehaul Operations Managers with any further administration

What we’re looking for:

• You will have experience in a fast paced operation ideally in a transport setting.

• You will have strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with people at all levels..

• Demonstrate excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines

• Excellent computer skills with the ability to use Google chrome applications

• The ability to do comprehensive reporting, alongside analysis of data is a key requirement for this role.

• Demonstrate the company’s ‘DNA’ (core values) – Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability

Job Specifics

You will have a thorough induction to the Linehaul operation as well as a comprehensive induction to DPD. 

This role will require you to work Monday to Friday on Nights

This is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract. 

Remuneration

Your package will include a competitive salary. As well as this you have access to some other fantastic optional benefits such as Cycle2Work Scheme, Dining Cards, Holiday trading and discounts and savings on 1000’s of retailers.

There is a culture of recognition and reward within DPD with long-service awards, a special recognition programme for those individuals that go above and beyond, the DPD Personality of the Year and an award ceremony at our annual company conference attended by over 1,000 delegates.

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer