Collection and Delivery Driver Apprentice

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

12/24/2024

Company Description

• Location: DPD Aberdeen, Badentoy Drive, Badentoy Ind Est (North), Portlethen, Aberdeen, AB12 4ZD
• Contract: 40 Hours Per Week.
• Salary: £22,820
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
  
  

Join us on our journey as we aim to be the UK’s most sustainable delivery company, whilst ensuring our customers continue to receive a world class service. You will be in a busy and fast paced business, with a turnover of nearly £2 billion, that can offer you great benefits and plenty of opportunities to progress your career

DPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible.

Along with job security, the tools to do the job and a competitive salary, you’ll receive fantastic benefits starting on day one, including never working on your birthday ever again!!!

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity for anyone 18+ who has held a full clean driving license for 12

Months +

Join DPD and become a Superstar Driver with our Driver Apprenticeship Program!

Are you an enthusiastic individual who enjoys the joy of driving and connecting with people? DPD is searching for dynamic apprentices to become part of our team.

As a DPD apprentice driver, you'll embark on a rewarding journey, equipped with your very own route, van, and customers. We are committed to nurturing your potential and training you to become an exceptional driver.

Apprenticeship Overview

As an apprentice driver, you will be working towards a full-time position whilst completing your Apprenticeship. You'll be completing an Express Delivery Operative Level 2 qualification. Any apprenticeship work is completed during the working week, and apprentices are given 20% of their time to do this.

Why choose DPD?

• Independence - With your dedicated route, van, and customers, you'll enjoy the freedom and responsibility that comes with being a DPD driver.
• Training - We offer comprehensive training programs designed to transform you into a superstar driver. You'll learn the ropes from experienced professionals who will guide you every step of the way.
• Career Growth - DPD is dedicated to fostering the growth and development of our employees. As an apprentice driver, you'll have the opportunity to advance within the company and be fully supported every step of the way.
  
  

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity you must be aged 18+ and have held a full clean

driving licence for 12 months or more.

We are also looking for you to demonstrate that you:

• Recognise the value of providing great customer service
• Can work to deadlines, are flexible and always go above and beyond
• Are friendly, approachable, positive, resourceful and professional
• Are able to multi-task and problem solve
• Ability to lift, load and carry parcels
  
  

Additional Information

About our benefits:

We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few…

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Free onsite car parking for all employees
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Vitality at Work
• Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses
  
  

Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.

If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today.

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