Collection & Delivery Driver Apprentice
DPDGROUP UK LTD
Cornwall, PL26 8LG
Closes in 18 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 July 2024
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Summary
Are you an enthusiastic individual who enjoys the joy of driving and connecting with people? 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.
- Annual wage
- £22,820.12 a year
- Training course
- Express delivery operative (level 2)
- Hours
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40 hour week on a rota pattern. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 1 October
- Duration
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1 Year 1 Month
- Positions available
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3
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
The successful applicant will be fully involved in:
- Using world class equipment and software to provide time delivery and collections to homes and businesses
- Assist with loading parcels onto vehicles
- Working with delivery schedules to plan a collection and delivery route
- Comply to Health and Safety regulations
- Complete pre-duty checks
- Learning about DPD Core Values and DNA
Where you’ll work
Station Approach
Victoria, Roche
St. Austell
Cornwall
PL26 8LG
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Express delivery operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
- Express delivery operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
- The successful applicant will receive a world class standard of training as 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
- Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths and English (grade C/4 or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
This is a driving role so a car licence is essential. You must have held your licence for a minimum of 12 months and have not been previously disqualified from driving.
About this company
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 over £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.
After this apprenticeship
- Within DPD, the opportunities for progression within the many facets of the business are endless
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED
Rob Dawkins
busdevmgr@sheldraketraining.co.uk
01980 845556
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000263855.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
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