Apprentice 7.5t Urban Driver

About DX

DX are a market leading provider of a wide range of delivery services, including parcel freight, secure, courier and logistics services. They offer specialist delivery solutions to both business and residential addresses across the UK and Ireland. DX operates through three divisions – DX Freight, DX Express and DX Logistics – with a straightforward, no‑nonsense approach centred on customer requirements. DX is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all irrespective of race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation, age or socio‑economic background.

The Urban Driver Apprenticeship is a 15‑month programme where apprentices learn all aspects of professional driving and gain their Category C1 (7.5t) licence. The programme culminates in a full‑time 7.5t Driver position within DX upon completion.

In addition to driving duties, apprentices will undertake non‑driving responsibilities such as office and warehousing work, and driver‑mate tasks during training. The apprenticeship also includes a broad range of training aimed at developing knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of a professional driver.

Apprentices will obtain CPC licences as part of the Urban Driver Apprentice programme – a legal requirement for driving LGV vehicles.

• Represent DX in a professional manner at all times
• Carry out all tasks required as part of the apprenticeship training
• Drive vehicles in a safe and legal manner ensuring compliance with all legal and company requirements at all times
• Perform daily checks, report defects immediately and complete correct paperwork
• Scan all products using DX scanning equipment
• Ensure all deliveries are loaded safely prior to leaving the depot
• Observe DX procedures and policies at all times
• Manage routing to achieve premium and timed deliveries
• Maintain correct equipment and PPE (personal protective equipment) in good order and use it at all times
• Report all delivery and on‑road issues to the traffic office immediately
• Ensure customers receive their deliveries in excellent condition every time
• Deal with any customer issues in a polite and effective manner
• Ensure collections are made in line with given instructions and times

Apprentices must be 18 or over and have a minimum of 12 months UK driving experience. The minimum licence requirement is:

• Category B licence

• Competitive rates of pay
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Holidays: 20 days plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Long service recognition scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme, including 24/7 virtual GP
• DX discounts portal
• Excellent opportunities for career progression

At DX, we reward our employees with benefits that grow with each stage of your employment, including company healthcare after six months of continuous service, covering dental care, optician fees, and more.