• Contract Type: Permanent Full Time 40 hours 
• Salary: £16.54ph - Overtime paid at £24.81ph
• Location: West London Depot - Commercial Way, Park Royal, London, NW10 7XF
• Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday
• Hours of Work: 08:00 - 17:00

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.

As a Collections and Delivery Driver for DPD, you will serve as a crucial point of contact for our customers. Your role is vital in upholding our commitment to exceptional service and timely parcel handling. This position demands a high level of professionalism and dedication to customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Commence daily operations at the depot, assisting with the systematic loading of parcels.
2. Execute a predetermined delivery and collection schedule, typically encompassing 50-60 stops within the designated area.
3. Utilise provided equipment, such as the Sack Barrow/Hand Truck, to safely manage heavier items.
4. Adhere strictly to time-sensitive schedules for both collections and deliveries.
5. Maintain a professional demeanour at all times, recognising your role as a representative of DPD.
6. Ensure accurate and efficient handling of all parcels, prioritising both timeliness and care.
7. Demonstrate problem-solving skills to address any logistical challenges that may arise during your route.
8. Uphold the highest standards of customer service, understanding the critical nature of your interactions with clients.

This role requires a valid C1 licence, Driver Qualification Card (DQC), and Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC). A minimum of 12 months' experience in a similar capacity is essential.

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 

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…

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package 
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Vitality at Work
• Free On Site Parking 
• Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends 
• For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses

Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities. 

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

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