{"id":1158088,"url":"https://alion.io/job/dpd-uk-7-5-tonne-collection-and-delivery-driver-11","title":"7.5 Tonne Collection and Delivery Driver","company":{"id":672856,"name":"DPD UK","domain":"dpdgroupuk.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/dpdgroupuk","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SmartRecruiters","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":80,"open_postings":14,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":17,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Sheffield, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":35000,"max_usd":66000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":389},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T16:02:19Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T15:21:15Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"LOCATION: DPD Depot, Unit 11, Cowley Way, Sheffield, S35 1QP\nReady to join the company that aims to be the UK’s most sustainable delivery team? At DPD, we aren’t just moving parcels; we’re leading the charge in green logistics and tech-driven delivery. We’re looking for a reliable, tech-savvy 7.5 Tonne Driver to join our team. If you want a role with a clear routine, and a company that actually invests in your future, let’s talk.\nDPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide.\nThe Perks\nPay: £16.05 per hour + enhanced overtime rates.\nContract Type: Permanent / 40 Hours per week\nDays of Work: Monday to Friday\nShift Pattern: Start time between: 07:00 to 08:30\nStability & Growth: We promote from within. This isn’t just a job; it’s a career path.\nSustainability: Work for a company aiming to be the UK’s greenest delivery partner.\nWellness & 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.\n Retail Discounts: Save at 100s of retailers (including 5% off your weekly shop).\n The Role\nWe’re looking for someone to take the wheel and own a designated local route. You aren’t just moving boxes; you’re the final boss of the delivery game, ensuring every parcel hits its destination with 10/10 service. With around 40 - 50 stops a day, you’ll be the ultimate problem-solver, navigating your community and making life easier for our customers. Your role is vital in providing a service that genuinely makes a difference to our customers.\nThe Role Breakdown\nDrive the Vibe: Get behind the wheel of a 7.5 Tonne vehicle. You’ll be cruising local routes, keeping it safe, professional, and efficient.\nMaster the Tech: No paper maps here. You’ll use our industry-leading Saturn handheld devices. It’s basically your mission control for tracking progress, managing deliveries, and staying ahead of the game.\nThe Main Character Energy: You’re the friendly face our customers see every day. Whether it’s a quick \"hello\" or a helpful drop-off, your energy defines the DPD experience.\nThe Hustle: You’ll be loading and unloading parcels, using high-end gear like sack barrows and hand trucks to handle the heavy lifting safely. Think of it as a paid workout while you're on the move.\nIf you’re someone who loves autonomy, stays tech-savvy, and enjoys being out in the real world rather than stuck behind a screen, this is your lane.\n What You Bring\n The Essentials: A valid 7.5 Tonne (C1) licence and DQC/CPC accreditation.\nExperience: Ideally 6 months recent driving experience handling 7.5 Tonne vehicles.\nVibe: You’re professional, approachable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.\nFitness: You’re physically active and comfortable with the lifting involved in the job.\nValues: You care about doing a good job and treat customers and colleagues with respect.\nReady to start? If you have the drive and the DPD DNA to succeed, we want to hear from you.\nDPD is a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We value your unique perspective. 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