DPDgroup
Class 1 Driver
Class 1 Driver at DPDgroup, based in Leicester, East Midlands. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Leicester, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- HGV Driving
- HGV Class 1
- Driver CPC
Reference 554713485812960169
About the role
Job Description
- Contract Type: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week
- Days of Work: Monday to Friday
- Shift Pattern: 09:00 - 17:45
Core Responsibilities
This pivotal role is central to our nationwide transport network, focusing on the precise and efficient management of high-volume logistics operations.
- The Route: Handle multi-drop collections and deliveries across your local area successfully achieving time sensitive deliveries and predetermined collection schedules
- Service Excellence: Ensure strict adherence to time-critical scheduling requirements while upholding the company's standards for world-class service.
- Compliance & Reporting: Maintain meticulous and accurate digital journey records, ensuring full compliance with all relevant digital tachograph and transport regulations.
- Freight Management: Proactively participate in the safe and secure loading and unloading of trailers, ensuring freight integrity and security throughout transit.
- Brand Representation: Act as a professional ambassador for the DPD brand, exhibiting a flexible, solution-oriented approach and maintaining a positive corporate image in all interactions.
Qualifications
What You Bring
- The License: Valid UK Driving Licence with CE entitlement.
- The Experience: At least 6 months recent experience operating LGV C+E vehicles.
- The Essentials: A current UK CPC Card and a valid Digital Tachograph Card.
- The Values: You’re reliable, safety-conscious, and align with our DPD DNA: Passion, Respect, and Accountability.
- The Skills: Great interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, logistics-heavy environment.
Ready to move your career forward? If you’re a professional driver who wants to work for a company that actually delivers on its promises, apply today.
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Reference: 554713485812960169 · Posted 21 hours ago · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · Listed via DPDgroup
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