LGV Driver - Tramping
LGV Driver - Tramping
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Job Description
As a Class 1 Relief / Tramper driver you will be responsible for executing bulk collections and deliveries between various DPD sites and customers nationwide. Your primary duty will be to operate modern fleet vehicles on an agreed shift pattern delivering palette loads to HGVfriendly locations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Adhering to a rigorous schedule including a minimum of 4 nights per week sleeping in your vehicle at one of our secure locations.
- Operating within a designated region surrounding your base depot.
- Ensuring timely and efficient delivery of goods to maintain our high standards of service.
- Maintaining accurate records of deliveries mileage and any incidents encountered during transit.
- Conducting thorough pretrip inspections of your vehicle to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with safety regulations.
- Loading and unloading trailers as required with strict adherence to health and safety protocols.
- Representing DPD professionally at all times maintaining a high standard of personal presentation and conduct.
- Promptly reporting any issues or delays to the relevant supervisors or managers.
- Continuously updating your knowledge of road safety regulations and company policies.
- Participating in mandatory training sessions to enhance your skills and maintain compliance with industry standards.
Qualifications :
Essential Requirements:
- Valid UK Class 1 Driving Licence
- Minimum of 12 months Class 1 driving experience
- Valid UK Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Card
- Valid UK Digital Tachograph Card
- Demonstrated ability to load and unload trailers as required
Professional Attributes:
- Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing circumstances
- Demonstrated professionalism in conduct and personal presentation
- Strong multitasking and problemsolving capabilities
The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of road safety regulations and demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development. They will be expected to maintain the highest standards of conduct and performance at all times representing the company with utmost professionalism.
Additional Information :
About our Benefits
We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business without them we wouldnt be able to deliver our awardwinning service to millions of customers across the country each day. Its 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
- Free company uniform
- Full and unique training and induction
- Fully funded CPC renewal
- Health Kiosks visiting every location
- Vitality at Work
- Free On Site Parking
- Discounted shopping from 100s 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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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
