7.5 Tonne Collection and Delivery Driver

Company Overview

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. We aim to be the UK’s most sustainable delivery team, driving green logistics and tech‑driven delivery.

• Pay: £16.05 per hour + enhanced overtime rate
• Contract Type:
  Permanent / 40 hours per week
• Days of Work:
  Thursday – Sunday, 09:00 to 19:00
• Stability & Growth:
  We promote from within.
• 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; milestone days off (e.g., birthdays); enhanced maternity/paternity pay; life assurance and holiday trading options.
• Retail Discounts:
  Save at 100s of retailers, including 5% off your weekly shop.

DPD Bolton – Unit 4 Easter Park, Wingates Industrial Estate, Bolton BL5 3XU

We’re looking for a reliable, tech‑savvy 7.5 Tonne Driver to take ownership of a local route, ensuring every parcel reaches its destination with 10/10 service. Around 30 stops a day will test your problem‑solving and navigation skills, while your friendly presence defines the DPD experience.

• Drive a 7.5 Tonne vehicle on local routes, maintaining safety and efficiency.
• Master the Saturn handheld device to track progress and manage deliveries.
• Represent the DPD brand by greeting customers and delivering parcels.
• Load and unload parcels using gear such as sack barrows and hand trucks.

• A valid 7.5 Tonne (C1) licence and DQC/CPC accreditation.
• Ideally 6 months recent driving experience with 7.5 Tonne vehicles.
• Professional, approachable, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Physically fit and comfortable with lifting duties.
• Values:
  Care about doing a good job and treating customers and colleagues with respect.

DPD is a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We value your unique perspective.