Collection and Delivery Driver - 3.5 Tonne

Collection and Delivery Driver - 3.5 TonneFull-timeJob Title: Weekly C & D DriverFunction: DrivingVacancy Type: Permanent - Full TimeContract:Permanent Full Time / 40 hours per weekLocation: DPDLincoln- Electric Avenue, Withan St Hughes, Lincoln, LN6 9BJHourly Rate:£11.44 per hour - Overtime paid at enhanced ratesDays of Work:Monday - Thursday / Tuesday - FridayJoin us on our journey as we aim to be the UK’s most sustainable delivery company, whilst ensuring our customers continue to receive a world class service.As a collection and delivery driver you represent the business every day and are vital to providing a service that genuinely makes a difference to our customers.Some previous driving experience would be preferred but driving experience is not an essential requirement to join our team. Just bring yourself and a positive attitude, plus a full UK driving licence held for 12 months or more, and we will do the rest!DPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible. We understand the needs of our employees so we offer stability through permanent contracts, guaranteed hours and the ability to increase your earnings with overtime paid at premium rates. You can plan ahead whilst also building a career with us.Along with job security, the tools to do the job and a competitive salary, you’ll receive fantastic benefits starting on day one, including never working on your birthday ever again!!!DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident EmployerBeing a collections 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 hand over or collect a parcel is just as important as delivering the parcel on time.Your shift will start at the depot where you’ll be responsible for loading your parcels onto your van. We’ll give you a delivery schedule for the day and then you’re on the road, driving our 3.5 tonne van and making multi-drop collections and deliveries around the area.Uniform and PPE providedWhat we’re looking for:To be considered for the role you must have:Held a full UK driving licence and had regular driving experience for 12 months or moreWe are also looking for you to demonstrate that you:Recognise the value of providing great customer serviceCan work to deadlines, are flexible and always go above and beyondAre friendly, approachable, positive, resourceful and professionalAre able to multi-task and problem solveAbility to lift, load and carryAbout 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 tradingEnhanced maternity and paternity packageFree life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension schemeHealth Kiosks visiting every locationVitality at WorkFree On Site ParkingDiscounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shoppingMilestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friendsFor employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glassesJoining 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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