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Company Description Contract: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week Hourly Rate: £16.35ph plus £2.72ph night rate between 18:00 to 06:00Location: DPD Carlisle, Unit 1, Barcard Way, Kingmoor Park North, Carlisle, CA6 4FD Days of Work: Monday - Friday Start Window: 12:00 - 16:00 and 16:00 - 20:30 DPD 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. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry. DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer. Job Description As a Class 1 LGV Driver for our Transport Department, you'll be responsible for: Making bulk collections and deliveries between various DPD sites and customers nationwideDriving a modern and well-maintained fleet on agreed shift patterns, delivering to HGV-friendly locationsPerforming trailer swaps or overseeing live unloading and reloading of your trailer, depending on individual customer needsConducting thorough pre-trip inspections of your vehicle to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with safety regulationsMaintaining accurate logs of your journeys, including driving hours, rest periods, and any incidents or delaysAdhering to all road traffic laws and company policies, prioritising safe driving practices at all timesCommunicating effectively with dispatchers, customers, and colleagues to ensure smooth operations and timely deliveriesManaging your time efficiently to meet delivery schedules while complying with drivers' h