LGV Driver
- Basingstoke, Hampshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Contract: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week
- Hourly Rate: £16.35ph plus £2.72ph night rate between 18:00 to 06:00
- Location: DPD Basingstoke, Horizon 5, Basingstoke, RG24 8QL
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Hours of Work: 15:30 - 03:00
- Making bulk collections and deliveries between various DPD sites and customers nationwide
- Driving a modern and well-maintained fleet on agreed shift patterns, delivering to HGV-friendly locations
- Performing trailer swaps or overseeing live unloading and reloading of your trailer, depending on individual customer needs
- Conducting thorough pre-trip inspections of your vehicle to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with safety regulations
- Maintaining accurate logs of your journeys, including driving hours, rest periods, and any incidents or delays
- Adhering to all road traffic laws and company policies, prioritising safe driving practices at all times
- Communicating effectively with dispatchers, customers, and colleagues to ensure smooth operations and timely deliveries
- Managing your time efficiently to meet delivery schedules while complying with drivers' hours regulations
- Handling paperwork accurately, including delivery notes, customs documents, and other relevant forms
- Representing DPD professionally through your conduct and appearance, maintaining positive customer relations
- Reporting any vehicle faults, accidents, or other issues promptly to the appropriate personnel
- Participating in relevant training programmes to enhance your skills and stay updated with industry best practices
- A valid UK Class 1 Driving Licence
- Minimum 12 months Class 1 experience
- A valid UK CPC Card
- A valid UK Digital Tachograph Card
- Ability to load / unload trailers where needed
- Excellent geographical knowledge of UK roads and delivery routes
- 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
- Have strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure
- Are proficient in using GPS
- Have basic mechanical knowledge for minor vehicle troubleshooting
- Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrating the core DPD DNA Values of: Honesty, Respect, Passion, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability
- Holiday trading
- Enhanced maternity and paternity package
- Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
- Free company uniform
- Full and unique training and induction
- Fully funded CPC renewal
- Health Kiosks visiting every location
- Unum Help@Hand - essential health and wellbeing services for all employees and eligible family members.
- 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