7.5 Tonne Collection and Delivery Driver

Job Location

DPD Hinckley – Logix Road, R D Park, Hinckley, LE10 3BQ

• Pay: £16.05 per hour + enhanced overtime rates.
• Contract Type: Permanent / 40 Hours per week
• Days of Work: Monday to Friday
• Shift Pattern: 08:30-17:15
• 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 100s of retailers (including 5% off your weekly shop).

You’ll be the face of DPD, managing a designated route with roughly 20-25 deliveries and up to 7 collections. You’re not just a driver; you’re a problem-solver and a tech-user. Your role is vital in providing a service that genuinely makes a difference to our customers.

• Drive: Safely operate a 7.5 Tonne vehicle across local routes.
• Tech: Use our industry-leading handheld Saturn devices to manage deliveries and track progress.
• Connect: Be the friendly face our customers see every day.
• Move: Load / unload parcels using provided equipment, such as a sack barrow / hand truck, to safely handle heavier items.

• The Essentials: A valid 7.5 Tonne (C1) licence and DQC/CPC accreditation.
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience handling 7.5 Tonne vehicles.
• Vibe: You’re professional, approachable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Fitness: You’re 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.