Overview
DPD is seeking a reliable, tech-savvy 7.5 Tonne Driver to join our Bristol-based team. If you want a role with a clear routine and a company that invests in your future, let’s talk.
DPD UK is a member of Geopost, a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide.
The Perks
- Pay: £16.05 per hour + enhanced overtime rates.
- Contract Type: Permanent / 40 Hours per week
- Days of Work: Monday to Friday
- Shift Pattern: 09:15 – 18:00
- Stability & Growth: We promote from within. This isn t just a job; it’s a career path.
- Sustainability: Work for a company aiming to be the UK’s greenest delivery partner.
- Wellness & Support: Health & wellbeing services via Unum Help@Hand and Vitality at Work for you and your family. Milestone days off (e.g., birthdays); enhanced maternity/paternity pay; life assurance and holiday trading options.
- Retail Discounts: Save at hundreds of retailers (including 5% off your weekly shop).
Location
DPD Bristol, Oakwood Drive, Emerson Green, Bristol, BS16 7LR
The Role
We’re looking for someone to take the wheel and own a designated local route. You’ll be the final point of contact for customers, ensuring every parcel hits its destination with high-quality service. With around 25 stops a day, you’ll be a problem-solver, navigating your community and making life easier for our customers.
The Role Breakdown
- Drive the Vehicle: Operate a 7.5 Tonne vehicle on local routes, maintaining safety, professionalism, and efficiency.
- Master the Tech: Use Saturn handheld devices for tracking deliveries and route management.
- Your Customer Presence: Be the friendly face customers see daily; provide helpful drop-offs.
- The Hustle: Load and unload parcels using sack barrows and hand trucks; lift safely.
If you’re autonomous, tech-savvy, and enjoy being out in the real world, this is your lane.
Qualifications
- The Essentials: A valid 7.5 Tonne (C1) licence and DQC/CPC accreditation.
- Experience: Ideally 6 months recent driving experience with 7.5 Tonne vehicles.
- Vibe: Professional, approachable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Fitness: Physically active and comfortable with the lifting involved in the job.
- Values: You care about doing a good job and treat customers and colleagues with respect.
Ready to start? If you have the drive and the DPD DNA to succeed, we want to hear from you.
DPD is a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We value your unique perspective. To find out why DPD is a great place to work for everyone please click on the following link – You & DPD
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